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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Olen is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €90 and takes 15h 10m.

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 58m and costs €75 - €240.

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 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Olen?

The distance between Manchester and Olen is 733 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 39m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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.

Train or bus from Manchester to Olen?

The best way to get from Manchester to Olen is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Manchester to Olen bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Olen?

There are 444+ hotels available in Olen.

Manchester to Olen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 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
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
7h 39m
€210–358
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train, bus
cheapest
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 10m
€45–183
Bus via Dover
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 10m
€53–88
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 Aarschot Station perron 1 to Olen Dorpbus
5h 58m
€78–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
15h 54m
€78–159
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
€117–209
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 29m
€83–238
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 19m
€112–353
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
7h 30m
€201–498
Fly Manchester Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane MAN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain
7h 30m
€73–272

Manchester to Olen by train, foot, and bus

51Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Olen.

Launch map view

Distance: 732.8 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 11 in around 7h 39m. 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 10m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.