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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Armagh is to fly and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Armagh is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Armagh?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Armagh station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Armagh Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from Manchester to Armagh?

The distance between Manchester and Armagh is 252 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Armagh without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Manchester to Armagh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Armagh bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Armagh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Armagh?

There are 141+ hotels available in Armagh.

Manchester to Armagh - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 251 bus

There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Armagh by plane, train, bus, ferry, busferry, car ferry, 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 Belfast International Airport, train, line 251 bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
3. Take the bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Armagh Bus Stationbus
5h 4m
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
4h 53m
£39–145
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus X4
10h 10m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
10h 12m
£101–169
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Armagh Bus Stationbus 251 / ...
13h 11m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
5h 38m
£43–142
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus
5h 17m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
5h 27m
£44–162
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus
5h 39m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
6h 59m
£63–213
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Armagh Bus Stationbus 251 / ...
15h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Armaghcar
7h 8m
£95–140

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Distance: 250.5 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Armagh. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Portadown, walk to Portadown NIR Railway Stn, then take the line 251 bus to Armagh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lonsdale Road via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 10h 10m.

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