The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Manchester takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Manchester is 540.4 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Manchester Piccadilly via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 42m.