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

The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Manchester is to car ferry and train which costs £50 - £130 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Manchester is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 4m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Downpatrick and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Downpatrick to Manchester?

The distance between Downpatrick and Manchester is 206 miles.

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

The best way to get from Downpatrick to Manchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 8m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Downpatrick to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downpatrick to Manchester bus from?

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

Where does the Downpatrick to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3229+ hotels available in Manchester.

Downpatrick to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, line 215 bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Downpatrick to Manchester by bus, plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Line 215 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3h 39m
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
12h 32m
£52–130
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
12h 8m
£76–150
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
13h 5m
Line 215 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
4h 6m
Line 215 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 5m
Line 215 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
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 32m
Line 215 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain
5h 3m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Downpatrick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
7h 4m
£67–129

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

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12h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 204.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Downpatrick to Manchester. However, you can take the line 215 bus to Belfast Bedford Street, walk to Wellington Place, 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 bus from Church Street to Manchester Oxford Road via Belfast Bedford Street, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 8m.

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