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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Gent

Composite routes from Manchester to Gent

Cheapest
7 h 5 min
Car
651 km.
from $35
Other
6 h 9 min
486 km.
from $345.20
11 h 31 min
486 km.
from $70.98
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
486 km.
from $137.89
15 h 13 min
486 km.
from $93.50
5 h 47 min
Bus, Train
486 km.
from $83
6 h 34 min
Train, Plane
486 km.
from $233.55
6 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
486 km.
from $162.41
7 h
Train, Plane
486 km.
from $177.93

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$455.68
Plane from Liverpool to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$430.36

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$607.57
Plane from Ringway Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$696.18

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$632.89

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$265.81
Plane from Liverpool to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$417.71

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$379.73

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$26.58

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Email:
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$25.32

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Gent
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$62.02–$88.60

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$53.16

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$113.92

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$20.89
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$62.02

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gent (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gent (Station) is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 15h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Gent (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Gent (Station) is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gent (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Gent (Station). However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Gent via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Claremont Road Brent Cross and London Colindale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Gent (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gent (Station). However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Gent Zuid perron 2 via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gent (Station)?

The distance between Manchester and Gent (Station) is 721 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Gent (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gent (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $130.43 - $423.91 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Gent (Station)?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Manchester to Gent (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gent (Station) bus from?

Manchester to Gent (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gent (Station) train from?

Manchester to Gent (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Gent (Station)?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gent (Station) is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $130.43 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Brent, which costs $33.70 - $97.83 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Manchester to Gent (Station) bus arrive?

Manchester to Gent (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Gent (Station)?

Gent (Station) is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 10:25 in Manchester and 11:25 in Gent (Station).

Where does the Manchester to Gent (Station) train arrive?

Manchester to Gent (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Gent (Station)?

There are 750+ hotels available in Gent (Station). Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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