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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bruges, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Courtrai, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Ostend to Manchester?

The distance between Ostend and Manchester is 417 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £80 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Ostend to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Manchester train from?

Ostend to Manchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Manchester?

The best way to get from Ostend to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £80 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Ostend to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 2:27 PM in Ostend and 1:27 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Ostend to Manchester train arrive?

Ostend to Manchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ostend to Manchester?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ostend to Manchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 31m
£83–499
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Calais814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
12h 22m
£32–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
12h 8m
£70–266
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester
6h 33m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
5h 54m
£78–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-DampoortIc
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
12h 56m
£37–70
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchester
7h 34m
£108–159
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)AMS - MAN
6h 46m
£69–272
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airport
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CRL - MAN
6h 45m
£55–167
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)AMS - LBA
4. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
8h 5m
£99–331
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)AMS - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 57m
£88–301

Ostend to Manchester by train, subway, and foot

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414.5 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Manchester Piccadilly via Courtrai, Roubaix, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Manchester Central Coach Station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Calais, and London Victoria in around 12h 22m.

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