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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Merksem is to train and bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Merksem is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Merksem?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via London Victoria, Dover and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Merksem?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Manchester to Merksem?

The distance between Manchester and Merksem is 718 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Merksem without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €190 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Manchester to Merksem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Merksem bus from?

Manchester to Merksem bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Merksem train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Merksem?

The best way to get from Manchester to Merksem is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 13h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Merksem bus arrive?

Manchester to Merksem bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Merksem?

Merksem is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 4:43 AM in Manchester and 5:43 AM in Merksem.

Where does the Manchester to Merksem train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Merksem?

There are 380+ hotels available in Merksem.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Merksem by train (Eurostar), train, 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
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 Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
6h 32m
€199–333
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 23m
€57–209
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
13h 6m
€58–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Merksemcar
7h 44m
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
4h 58m
€79–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
13h 53m
€68–144
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 Merksemcar
8h 56m
€112–181
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
5h 21m
€72–231
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain
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
6h 25m
€116–330
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 23m
€188–457

Manchester to Merksem by train, foot, and tram

56Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.6 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Merksem Oudebareel via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Merksem Oudebareel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 in around 13h 53m.

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