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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ostend is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 9m.

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 41m and costs €85 - €230.

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 and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

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., Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

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 38m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 38m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 14h 4m.

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 6:00 AM in Manchester and 7:00 AM 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 6052+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 11 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 Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
6h 38m
€110–434
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
14h 9m
€47–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
11h 32m
€82–300
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
6h 36m
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 41m
€90–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
14h 4m
€48–130
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
7h 43m
€126–177
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 11m
€65–197
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 20m
€82–324
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 59m
€103–364
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 34m
€117–382

Manchester to Ostend by train and foot

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 781.8 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 4m.

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