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 48m.

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 48m 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 which takes 10h 33m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 138+ hotels available in Armagh.

Manchester to Armagh - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 251 bus

There are 13 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)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadown
3. Take the bus from Portadown NIR Railway Stn to Armagh Bus Station
5h
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadown
4h 48m
£39–145
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 PortadownIc / ...
10h 33m
£99–168
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale RoadX4
10h 35m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Armagh Bus Station251 / ...
13h 11m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadown
5h 35m
£44–142
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadown
5h 23m
£45–162
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Road
5h 19m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadown
6h 18m
£64–200
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Road
5h 39m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Road
6h 59m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Armagh Bus Station251 / ...
13h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Armagh
7h 6m
£94–145

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Distance: 250.7 mi
Duration: 5h

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 Tower Hill via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Portadown, and Portadown NIR Railway Stn in around 10h 33m.

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