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 £50 - £90 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 56m and costs £75 - £240.

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 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Ostend to Manchester?

The distance between Ostend and Manchester is 488 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 6h 51m and costs £180 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 6h 51m and costs £180 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 15h 49m.

Where does the Ostend to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 5:46 AM in Ostend and 4:46 AM in Manchester.

Where does the Ostend to Manchester train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 10 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 Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 51m
£185–326
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
12h 56m
£53–87
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
12h 34m
£90–158
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
6h 43m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
5h 56m
£79–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
15h 49m
£57–128
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
7h 49m
£78–153
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
6h
£55–194
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
6h 50m
£84–238
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane AMS - LBA
4. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
9h 4m
£111–329

Ostend to Manchester by train and foot

57Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

£185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Manchester Piccadilly via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Manchester Central Coach Station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and London Victoria in around 15h 49m.

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