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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Brussels
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 13 Oct
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£291
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£291
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
5 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
5 h 28 m
Trains on 13 Oct
8
Distance
536 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £291 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £291.
Fast trains
To travel from Manchester to Brussels you need to make at least one change.
6:305h35Manchester12:05Brussels£2911One-way1 change- 8:355h30Manchester14:05Brussels£2911One-way1 change
- 10:355h31Manchester16:06Brussels£2911One-way1 change
- 12:355h30Manchester18:05Brussels£2911One-way1 change
- 14:355h30Manchester20:05Brussels£2911One-way1 change
- 17:155h20Manchester22:35Brussels£2911One-way1 change
- 8:355h30Manchester14:05Brussels£2911One-way1 change
- 12:355h30Manchester18:05Brussels£2911One-way1 change
- 14:355h30Manchester20:05Brussels£2911One-way1 change
- 10:355h31Manchester16:06Brussels£2911One-way1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Brussels
United Kingdom
Belgium
Take a train from Manchester to Brussels and enjoy the approximately 536 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 17:50.
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 £18
Distance 536 km |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 17:50 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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 £18
Live departures
Manchester to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Brussels trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:35 Manchester | 5h30 | 14:05 Brussels | 1 change | |
| 10:35 Manchester | 5h31 | 16:06 Brussels | 1 change | |
| 12:35 Manchester | 5h30 | 18:05 Brussels | 1 change | |
| 14:35 Manchester | 5h30 | 20:05 Brussels | 1 change | |
| 15:35 Manchester | 5h34 | 21:09 Brussels | 1 change | |
| 17:15 Manchester | 5h20 | 22:35 Brussels | 1 change | |
| 22:15 Manchester | 11h50 | 10:05 Brussels | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
| 6:30 Manchester | 5h35 | 12:05 Brussels | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Complete guide to Brussels
Things to do in Brussels
Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
- Recommended
Oldmasters Museum
Major fine arts museum with Flemish, Belgian and European works, ideal for tracing artistic developments across centuries.
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Horta Museum
Art Nouveau house designed by Victor Horta, offering an intimate look at architecture, interiors and decorative detail.
- Must visit
Grand-Place
Historic square packed with ornate façades, seasonal events and evening illumination; a natural starting point for exploring the centre.
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Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
A characterful shopping arcade with glass roof, elegant details and a classic route for a refined walk in the centre.
- Must visit
Mont des Arts
Landscaped hill with gardens, fountains and one of Brussels’ most rewarding skyline views near the upper town museums.
- Gluten-free
Moules-frites
Moules-frites pairs North Sea mussels with crisp chips. It is a Brussels brasserie classic, especially popular in cooler months.
- Gluten-free
Stoemp
Stoemp is mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage or bacon. It is a comforting Brussels staple.
Carbonnade flamande
Carbonnade flamande is a slow-cooked beef and onion stew made with Belgian beer. It is a beloved hearty dish in Brussels cafés.
Aux Armes de Bruxelles
Refined Belgian dining in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, known for well-presented regional dishes and a polished atmosphere.
Chez Léon
Traditional restaurant famed for mussels, oysters and other Belgian seafood dishes in a lively, classic brasserie setting.
Le Cirio
Long-running brasserie serving stoemp, carbonnade and other Belgian staples in an elegant Art Nouveau-inspired dining room.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and restaurants are not cheap, but public transport is reasonable and budget eats are easy to find.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €70+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €3-5 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is appreciated in cafés, but not expected.
STIB-MIVB
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €2.40
- Day pass
- €8.50
To the city centre
Brussels-Midi -> Grand-Place, Brussels
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
Best option: Train to Bruxelles-Central/Brussel-Centraal
- Price
- €2.40
- Duration
- 5 min
- Contactless bank card payment works on all STIB-MIVB metro gates, trams and buses. The same card must be used for each connection.
- A single STIB-MIVB journey is valid for 60 min with transfers on the STIB network. Validate again when changing bus, tram or metro.
Trains from Manchester to Brussels
Rail journeys from Manchester to Brussels begin with Virgin trains departures from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, and an Underground connection to London St. Pancras. Eurostar trains leave St Pancras approximately every two hours for Brussels, with the schedule operating until early evening. The earliest connection involves a 5:00 a.m. departure from Manchester. Journey times are around 5 hours, allowing for connections. On Sundays, Eurostar services to Brussels are less frequent, with fewer early morning trains, although the final departure from St Pancras leaves a little later. Trains leave from the central Manchester Piccadilly Station. Eurostar services arrive at Brussels Midi Station, south of the city centre.
FAQs: Manchester to Brussels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Brussels by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Manchester to Brussels is 536 km.
The first train from Manchester to Brussels leaves at 5:05.
The last train from Manchester to Brussels departs at 17:50.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Brussels.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Brussels is Manchester Airport (MIA), and it arrives at Brussels-Midi.
Booking trains from Manchester to Brussels in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Brussels offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the English countryside as you travel through the north of England and the Channel Tunnel. Once in Belgium, the scenery includes picturesque towns and green fields, although it is not typically considered a notably scenic route.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Manchester to Brussels.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Brussels
Most Manchester to Brussels trains use the Manchester Airport to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Brussels
Which Manchester station do trains to Brussels leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Brussels leave from Manchester Airport. The station is 13 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £4 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.89 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Brussels station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Brussels arrive at Bruxelles-Midi. Bruxelles-Midi is 1 km from Brussels city centre.
Bruxelles-Midi47B Avenue Fonsny, 1060 Brussels, Belgium
City-centre transport
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
TrainEuroCity · 4m · £0.89 · every ~2 min
Ice · 14m · £0.89
Bus48 · 16m · £3 · every ~9 min
Bus · 20m
FlixBus N1153 · 29m · £0.89
Subway2, 6 · 18m · £3 · every ~38 min
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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