There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Belgium by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 28m€116–489Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
12h 23m€35–57Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brusselscar
7h 36mFly to Brussels Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
4h 6m€66–180Bus via London
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
15h 15m€47–130Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Brusselscar
8h 49m€131–197Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
4h 9m€35–120
Manchester to Belgium by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Belgium is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Belgium is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Belgium station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Brussel Eurolines Busstation via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bourse via London St Pancras Intl and Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Manchester and Belgium is 667 km.
The best way to get from Manchester to Belgium without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €110 - €490.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Manchester to Belgium, including transfers.
Manchester to Belgium bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Belgium train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Belgium is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €110 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Belgium?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bourse via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Gare Du Midi in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Brussel Eurolines Busstation via Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–100
Flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €29–100
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–260
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–180
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–220
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–270
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Belgium bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Belgium is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 3:51 AM in Manchester and 4:51 AM in Belgium.
Manchester to Belgium train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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