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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Manchester is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £40 - £85 and takes 12h 36m.

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 25m and costs £30 - £140.

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 5m.

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 train and ferry which takes 11h 4m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m 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.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3543+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Manchester by plane, train, ferry, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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)plane BHD - MAN
2h 25m
£31–138
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3h 5m
£30–138
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
11h 4m
£100–171
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
11h 5m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
12h 36m
£41–81
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
3h 59m
£36–137
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3h 14m
£37–147
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)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
5h 2m
£53–206
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
11h 8m
£80–136
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
6h 33m
£81–127

Belfast to Manchester by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

11h 4mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Manchester.

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Distance: 182.9 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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) 4 times a day.

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