There are 9 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Antwerp by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 38m€208–358Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaatsbus
6h 47m€48–229Bus
- Take the bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
13h 30m€66–108Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Antwerpcar
7h 32m€241–294Line 143 bus, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
4h 45m€74–214Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Centraltrain Eil
7h€212–352Train via Nottingham
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
8h 57m€157–290Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Antwerpcar
8h 39m€137–251Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 24m€84–280
Greater Manchester to Antwerp by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Antwerp is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Antwerp is to line 143 bus and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €70 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Anvers-Central via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Antwerp is 716 km.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Antwerp without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 38m and costs €200 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Greater Manchester to Antwerp, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Antwerp bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Antwerp train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Antwerp is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 38m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Antwerp, Belgium?
You can take a bus from St Mary's to Anvers-Central via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Greater Manchester to Antwerp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Antwerp is 1h ahead of Greater Manchester. It is currently 6:49 AM in Greater Manchester and 7:49 AM in Antwerp.
Greater Manchester to Antwerp train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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