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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballintoy is to train and fly which costs £65 - £160 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ballintoy is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ballintoy?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ballintoy. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ballintoy Gospel Hall via Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square North and Bushmills War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ballintoy?

The distance between Manchester and Ballintoy is 266 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ballintoy without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Manchester to Ballintoy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ballintoy bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Ballintoy bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballintoy?

There are 734+ hotels available in Ballintoy.

Manchester to Ballintoy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 402 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Ballintoy by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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, train, line 402 bus
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
6h 20m
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
13h 39m
£55–248
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6. Drive from Larne to Ballintoycar
11h 18m
£104–504
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 Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorialbus 221
14h 39m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
6h 21m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
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 Antrim to Colerainetrain
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
6h 54m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 402 bus
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 Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
6h 54m
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
5h 40m
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 Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
8h 28m
£67–160
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
15h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballintoycar
7h 1m
£91–316

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 264.8 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Ballintoy. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the line 172 bus to Ballintoy Gospel Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ballintoy via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 11h 18m.

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