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 €50 - €85 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Olen is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Olen?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Olen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Olen Dorp via Birmingham, Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Leuven Station perron 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

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 33m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Olen?

The best way to get from Manchester to Olen is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €200 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the Manchester to Olen bus arrive?

Manchester to Olen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Olen?

There are 255+ 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, train, 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 Herentalstrain Ic / ...
7h 33m
€203–350
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 2m
€47–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
15h 23m
€52–82
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, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Malines to Herentalstrain
5h 38m
€74–212
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerpbus 814 / ...
15h 59m
€77–157
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
€115–207
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 10m
€75–235
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 3m
€109–309
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 10m
€193–478
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 10m
€75–277

Manchester to Olen by train, foot, and bus

56Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.1 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Olen Dorp via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, Leuven Station perron 1, and Leuven Station perron 15 in around 15h 23m.

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