What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Aalst?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Aalst is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Aalst?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Aalst is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Aalst?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Aalst Verastenstraat via Birmingham, Gent Dampoort perron B4 and Gentbrugge Stelplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Aalst?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Alost via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Manchester to Aalst?

The distance between Manchester and Aalst is 699 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Aalst without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Aalst without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €110 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Aalst?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Manchester to Aalst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Aalst bus from?

Manchester to Aalst bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Aalst train from?

Manchester to Aalst train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Aalst?

The best way to get from Manchester to Aalst is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Aalst bus arrive?

Manchester to Aalst bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Aalst?

Aalst is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 1:44 PM in Manchester and 2:44 PM in Aalst.

Where does the Manchester to Aalst train arrive?

Manchester to Aalst train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Aalst?

There are 1142+ hotels available in Aalst.

Manchester to Aalst - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Aalst by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6h 22m
€111–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
12h 19m
€35–51
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Aalstcar
7h 21m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Alosttrain
4h 53m
€73–200
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
15h 1m
€46–159
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Aalstcar
8h 29m
€136–193
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alosttrain
5h 49m
€57–204
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alosttrain
7h 14m
€91–334

Manchester to Aalst by train and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.9 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Aalst, Belgium?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alost via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Aalst Verastenstraat via Newhall St, Birmingham, Gent-Dampoort, Gent Dampoort perron B4, Gentbrugge Station, and Gentbrugge Stelplaats in around 12h 19m.

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