Students! Get the Omio app and enjoy 10% off your first booking and 5% off all other trips.

Manchester to Brussels bus with FlixBus

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Brussels

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£57

Average price

£77

Fastest journey

15 h 20 m

Average duration

20 h 2 m

Buses per day

Distance

536 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Brussels will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £57.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Manchester for Brussels every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 536 km distance in an average of 20 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

15:0015h20

Manchester

06:20Brussels

£571One-way

0 changes

18:1021h25

Manchester

15:35Brussels

£631One-way

0 changes

23:4031h35

Manchester

07:15Brussels

£821One-way

0 changes

02:4519h00

Manchester

21:45Brussels

£861One-way

0 changes

17:4527h25

Manchester

21:10Brussels

£951One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg.

Compare coach with

Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£77 Average Price Cheapest	£100 Average Price	£326 Average Price
20h 21m average duration 19h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 9m average duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	7h 10m average duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Manchester to Brussels bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 24 April

Last updated at 16:41

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes	Tickets
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	22:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	21h15	19:55 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	2 changes
This is the last bus of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Manchester to Brussels by train, coach or flight

Fri
25 Apr

Sat
26 Apr

Sun
27 Apr

Mon
28 Apr

Tue
29 Apr

Wed
30 Apr

Thu
01 May

Fri
02 May

Sat
03 May

Sun
04 May

Mon
05 May

Tue
06 May

Wed
07 May

Thu
08 May

Fri
09 May

Sat
10 May

Sun
11 May

Mon
12 May

Tue
13 May

Wed
14 May

Thu
15 May

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Brussels

United Kingdom

Belgium

Buses from Manchester to Brussels run on average 8 times per day, taking around 19h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £20

Distance

535 km

Average bus duration

19h 51m

Cheapest ticket price

£40

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

14h 45m

First bus

02:45

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £20

Coach companies: FlixBus, Ourbus and National Express Manchester to Brussels

For as little as £35 you can travel by coach between Manchester and Brussels with FlixBus, Ourbus and National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Manchester to Brussels coach information:

Average Duration: 15 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £35

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Manchester and Brussels, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

FAQs: Manchester to Brussels coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Brussels with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Brussels.

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Brussels can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Brussels is £77; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Brussels coach time is 14 h 45 min covering the 332 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to Brussels leaves at 02: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to Brussels leaves at 23: 40.

There are 8 coaches a day from Manchester to Brussels which require at least one change with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Manchester to Brussels coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Manchester to Brussels to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to Brussels is December.

You have options as you can travel between Manchester and Brussels 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Manchester to Brussels has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Manchester to Brussels.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Manchester to Brussels.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Manchester to Brussels, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.

Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Manchester to Brussels.