What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Manchester is to fly which costs £30 - £130 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Manchester is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Manchester. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Manchester?

The distance between Ballymena and Manchester is 216 miles.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Manchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 55m and costs £130 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Ballymena to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Manchester bus from?

Ballymena to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Manchester bus arrive?

Ballymena to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3587+ hotels available in Manchester.

Ballymena to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Ballymena to Manchester by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3h 29m
£44–155
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3h 25m
£33–122
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
11h 55m
£131–193
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
12h 3m
£69–263
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
12h 44m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 20m
£41–136
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 19m
£48–154
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 6m
£64–156
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
6h 26m
£80–308

Ballymena to Manchester by train, bus, car ferry, and taxi

14Weekly Services

12h 3mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Manchester.

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Distance: 214.7 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Manchester, England?

Ryanair UK and easyJet fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day.

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