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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $413.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $413 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bruges:
A flight is $27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bruges costing on average $95.
A flight is $345 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bruges costing on average $413.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 14h 9m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 13h 39m versus 7h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Bruges
How to get from Manchester to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bruges is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FR 6136:15 AM1h25Manchester Airport8:40 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 6136:15 AM1h25Manchester Airport8:40 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 32388:35 PM1h20Manchester Airport10:55 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM13h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East4:00 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM13h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:00 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$511One-way1 transfer
- FR 322210:25 AM1h25Manchester Airport12:50 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$271One-way0 transfers
SN217411:10 AM1h20Manchester Airport1:30 PMBrussels Airport$2471One-way0 transfers- SN21846:05 AM1h25Manchester Airport8:30 AMBrussels Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bruges:
A flight is $27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bruges costing on average $95.
A flight is $345 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bruges costing on average $413.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 14h 9m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bruges as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bruges by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bruges by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines to go to Bruges by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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