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Compare bus, train, 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 bus with prices starting from $62. 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 bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $400.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$136 Average price | $122 Average price Cheapest | $400 Average price |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 37m Average total duration 15h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 6136:50 AM1h25Manchester Airport9:15 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$311One-way0 transfers
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FR 6136:50 AM1h25Manchester Airport9:15 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$311One-way0 transfers
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SN217411:10 AM1h20Manchester Airport1:30 PMBrussels Airport$3051One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM22h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1521One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM21h16Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:15 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1601One-way2 transfers
FR 32388:30 PM1h25Manchester Airport10:55 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$311One-way0 transfers
FR 322212:05 PM1h25Manchester Airport2:30 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
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93983:15 PM6h51Manchester Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$1791One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Brussels
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Brussels:
A flight is $37 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Brussels costing on average $62 (€50).
A flight is $374 (€300) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Brussels costing on average $400 (€320).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 15h 50m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Brussels as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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