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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Manchester is to train and fly which costs £30 - £150 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £150.

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 31m.

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 12h 1m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 3527+ hotels available in Manchester.

Ballymena to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 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 30m
£42–151
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3h 26m
£32–143
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
12h 1m
£121–193
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
£64–116
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 31m
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
£39–142
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 20m
£47–170
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 8m
£63–219
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
14h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
6h 56m
£87–134

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

14Weekly Services

12h 3mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.7 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Manchester. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Manchester Oxford Road via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 1m.

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