The average train between Manchester and Lokeren takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lokeren. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Lokeren. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Lokeren at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lokeren. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lokeren station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Manchester to Lokeren train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Lokeren train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lokeren station.
The distance between Manchester and Lokeren is 499.2 km. The road distance is 661 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lokeren via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, and Roubaix in around 6h 54m.