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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $406.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$124 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $406 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Brussels:
A flight is $0.42 (€0.34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Brussels costing on average $124 (€100).
A flight is $282 (€228) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Brussels costing on average $406 (€328).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Brussels
How to get from Manchester to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM17h21Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:20 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$1291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM17h21Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:20 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$1291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN217411:10 AM1h20Manchester Airport1:30 PMBrussels Airport$3721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM17h00Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:20 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$1351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM15h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:20 AMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$1441One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM15h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:55 AMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)$1601One-way1 transfer
- FR 32387:50 PM1h25Manchester Airport10:15 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
- FR 6135:45 AM1h25Manchester Airport8:10 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
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93985:40 PM4h26Manchester Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$1921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Brussels:
A flight is $0.42 (€0.34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Brussels costing on average $124 (€100).
A flight is $282 (€228) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Brussels costing on average $406 (€328).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Brussels 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 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Eastern Airways to go to Brussels by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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