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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Olen is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Olen is to fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Olen?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Olen. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Olen Dorp via London Victoria, Dover, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 and Herentals Station perron 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Olen?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Olen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Aarschot via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Manchester to Olen?

The distance between Manchester and Olen is 731 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Olen without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Manchester to Olen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Olen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Olen train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Olen?

The best way to get from Manchester to Olen is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Manchester to Olen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Olen train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Olen?

There are 440+ hotels available in Olen.

Manchester to Olen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Olen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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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 Aarschottrain Ic / ...
7h 20m
€214–360
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 Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 8m
€50–227
Bus
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 Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
4. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Herentals Station afstaphaltebus X42 / ...
15h 30m
€62–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Olencar
7h 57m
€249–308
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the bus from Aarschot Station perron 1 to Olen Dorpbus
5h 37m
€78–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Aarschottrain Ic / ...
15h 34m
€70–118
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Olencar
9h 4m
€143–263
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 to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 38m
€93–295
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 to Anvers-Centraltrain
8h 36m
€125–386

Manchester to Olen by train, foot, and bus

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7h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 730.6 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Olen Dorp via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Aarschot, and Aarschot Station perron 1 in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Olen Dorp via London Victoria, Dover, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2, Herentals Station afstaphalte, and Herentals Station perron 11 in around 15h 30m.

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