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How to get fromManchester to Armaghby plane, train, bus, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Armagh by plane, train, bus, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 251 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Armagh Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 6m
    £43–124

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus bus
    4h 41m
    £27–120

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus bus X4
    10h 11m
    £74–120

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain train Ic
    10h 25m
    £95–142

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Armagh Bus Stationbus bus 251 / ...
    13h 43m
    £32–44

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 251 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Armagh Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 49m
    £44–129

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, line 251 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Armagh Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 35m
    £50–154

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Lonsdale Roadbus bus
    5h 16m
    £36–135

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    5h 19m
    £51–154

  10. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train
    6h 58m
    £59–157

  11. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train Ic / ...
    13h 55m
    £46–70

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Armaghcar car
    7h 16m
    £94–321

Manchester to Armagh by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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 Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Portadown, walk to Portadown Train Station [bus stop], 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, Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 10h 11m.

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