How to travel from Manchester to Brussels

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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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$124

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$112

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5h 3m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Brussels is a flight with an average price of $124 (€100).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 15h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Brussels among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Brussels

How to get from Manchester to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM17h21
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    6:20 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM17h21
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    6:20 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2174
    11:10 AM1h20
    Manchester Airport
    1:30 PMBrussels Airport
    $3721One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM17h00
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    6:20 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM15h50
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    9:20 AMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 PM15h05
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    5:55 AMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    $1601One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 3238
    7:50 PM1h25
    Manchester Airport
    10:15 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 613
    5:45 AM1h25
    Manchester Airport
    8:10 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $1711One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU22163+Eurostar9398
    5:40 PM4h26
    Manchester Airport
    11:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Brussels is a flight with an average price of $124 (€100).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 15h 9m.

The distance from Manchester to Brussels is approximately 333 miles (536 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Brussels is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Brussels:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Brussels:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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