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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ostend is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 14h.

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 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ostend?

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

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 Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ostend?

The distance between Manchester and Ostend is 780 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 43m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 43m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 14h.

Where does the Manchester to Ostend bus arrive?

Manchester to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 11:26 AM in Manchester and 12:26 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 5782+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Ostend by train (Eurostar), 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 Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
6h 43m
€117–472
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
14h
€39–88
Train, bus
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 6m
€42–80
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 40m
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
€83–231
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 48m
€123–174
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
€63–213
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
€90–324
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
€121–380

Manchester to Ostend by train and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 780.2 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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 Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h.

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