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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £99, while a flight costs an average of £387.
Distance: 516 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£387 Average Price | £99 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 26m Average total duration 14h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Antwerp:
A coach is £288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Antwerp costing on average £387.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 26m.
You'll arrive about 5h 1m sooner (3h 22m by flight vs 8h 23m by car). Tickets start at around £387 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Antwerp from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Antwerp is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Antwerp are Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Mechelen and Leuven. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Antwerp on Omio.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Mechelen is a compact Flemish city known for St Rumbold's Tower, handsome squares and canals. Its Burgundian past, historic churches and relaxed café culture give it a cultured but easy-going character.
Leuven is known for its historic university, brewing heritage and energetic student life. Its Gothic centre, led by the Grote Markt and Town Hall, feels grand yet easy-going.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Antwerp:
A coach is £288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Antwerp costing on average £387.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 26m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Antwerp as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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