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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Arndale to Belfast is to fly which costs £30 - £120 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Arndale to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Manchester Arndale to Belfast is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Arndale and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Arndale to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester Arndale to Belfast?

The distance between Manchester Arndale and Belfast is 186 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester Arndale to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester Arndale to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 29m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Manchester Arndale to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester Arndale to Belfast bus from?

Manchester Arndale to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester Arndale to Belfast bus arrive?

Manchester Arndale to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester Arndale to Belfast?

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester Arndale to Belfast by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2h 54m
£40–149
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3h 9m
£33–113
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
10h 29m
£87–153
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
11h 38m
£44–102
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 15m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3h 41m
£41–135
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3h 26m
£47–186
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
4h 18m
£60–204
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
4h 23m
£81–163
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester Arndale to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 21m
£86–241

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

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10h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.7 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 5 times a day.

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