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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Manchester is to car ferry and bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Manchester?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Manchester is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Manchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 51m and costs £75 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Carrickfergus to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Manchester bus from?

Carrickfergus to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3502+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Manchester by train, plane, ferry, car 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3h 17m
£39–147
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3h 53m
£36–148
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
10h 51m
£80–403
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
11h 50m
£62–111
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
12h 32m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 47m
£43–147
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus 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 7m
£44–166
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus 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
5h 55m
£60–215
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 / ...
13h 43m
£40–71
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
6h 40m
£82–129

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

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11h 50mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus to Manchester Oxford Road via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 10h 51m.

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