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 €40 - €55 and takes 14h 50m.

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 54m and costs €70 - €230.

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Olen Dorp via Birmingham, Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Leuven Station perron 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Olen?

The distance between Manchester and Olen is 737 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 52m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Olen?

The best way to get from Manchester to Olen is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €200 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Manchester to Olen bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Olen?

There are 218+ hotels available in Olen.

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

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

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
7h 52m
€205–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
14h 50m
€42–52
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Olencar
7h 57m
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 Leuven Station perron 15 to Olen Dorpbus
5h 54m
€70–230
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Herentals Station afstaphaltebus X42 / ...
17h 54m
€75–154
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 Olencar
9h 9m
€116–208
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
6h 43m
€83–239
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
3. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Olen Dorpbus
7h 22m
€45–184
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
8h 33m
€117–354

Manchester to Olen by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 737.3 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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, Louvain, and Leuven Station perron 15 in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Olen Dorp via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, Leuven Station perron 1, and Leuven Station perron 15 in around 14h 50m.

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