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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lokeren is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lokeren is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lokeren?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lokeren station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lokeren Station perron 9 via London Victoria, Dover and Gent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lokeren?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lokeren. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lokeren via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lokeren?

The distance between Manchester and Lokeren is 745 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lokeren without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Manchester to Lokeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lokeren bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lokeren train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Lokeren?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lokeren is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Manchester to Lokeren bus arrive?

Manchester to Lokeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Lokeren?

Lokeren is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 3:06 AM in Manchester and 4:06 AM in Lokeren.

Where does the Manchester to Lokeren train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Lokeren?

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Where can I stay near Lokeren?

There are 816+ hotels available in Lokeren.

Manchester to Lokeren - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Lokeren by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
6h 20m
€208–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus
13h 35m
€50–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lokerentrain Ter
11h 15m
€91–206
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lokerencar
7h 25m
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lokerentrain
5h 4m
€82–244
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 Lokerencar
8h 37m
€108–194
Fly Manchester Airport 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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lokerentrain
5h 52m
€81–237
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus
6h 28m
€55–213
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
7h 42m
€110–352
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 53m
€197–496

Manchester to Lokeren by train and foot

51Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.7 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lokeren via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Lokeren Station perron 9 via London Victoria, Dover, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent Dampoort in around 13h 35m.

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