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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover, Calais and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Ostende via London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ostend?

The distance between Manchester and Ostend is 782 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €100 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Manchester to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Ostend?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €100 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 7:16 PM in Manchester and 8:16 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Manchester to Ostend train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 383+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Ostend by 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 Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
6h 36m
€108–419
Train, bus
cheapest
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 Ostendetrain Ic
13h 5m
€41–74
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814 / ...
11h 10m
€83–293
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
6h 37m
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 Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 33m
€85–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Calais to Brugesbus 814
14h 55m
€41–98
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 Ostendcar
7h 44m
€124–175
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 10m
€64–203
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 6m
€87–334
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 56m
€116–388

Manchester to Ostend by train and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 781.6 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ostende via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover, Calais, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 55m.

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