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 which costs £30 - £110 and takes 11h 44m.

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 - £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 2m.

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 10h 50m and costs £35 - £120.

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 265+ hotels available in Manchester.

Belfast to Manchester - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Manchester by plane, car ferry, train, 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)plane BHD - MAN
2h 22m
£35–140
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2h 52m
£30–110
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
10h 50m
£37–113
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 2m
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
11h 25m
£165–480
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 49m
£50–117
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
£43–137
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
4h 56m
£62–161
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
11h 44m
£34–109
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 37m
£37–113
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
6h 33m
£58–122

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

14Weekly Services

10h 50mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Manchester.

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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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