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 train via Deansgate which costs £45 - £95 and takes 13h 6m.

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 15m and costs £45 - £180.

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 13h 14m.

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 11h 12m and costs £85 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 3433+ 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

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
3h 15m
£46–177
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4h 19m
£42–132
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
11h 12m
£89–368
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 50m
£64–126
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
13h 14m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 7m
£55–216
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
5h
£66–216
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 15m
£48–161
Car ferry, train via Deansgate
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to DeansgateLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
13h 6m
£48–93
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchester
6h 38m
£88–249

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

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11h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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 Lancaster in around 11h 12m.

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