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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Manchester is to fly which costs £30 - £120 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Belfast to Manchester?

The distance between Belfast and Manchester is 184 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Manchester without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 11h 6m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Belfast to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Manchester bus from?

Belfast to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Manchester bus arrive?

Belfast to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Manchester?

Book your Belfast to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3429+ hotels available in Manchester.

Belfast to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Manchester by plane, car ferry, train, ferry, busferry, bus, 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.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2h 22m
£39–168
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2h 52m
£33–118
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester PiccadillyLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
11h 6m
£47–96
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
11h 18m
£72–128
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
11h 45m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3h 14m
£43–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3h 49m
£38–147
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
4h 7m
£59–207
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
5. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
11h 32m
£102–382
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchester
6h 31m
£86–242

Belfast to Manchester by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

11h 6mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.9 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Manchester, England?

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day.

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