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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Banbridge is to drive and car ferry which costs £85 - £140 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Banbridge is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 50m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Banbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Banbridge. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Church Square via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Manchester to Banbridge?

The distance between Manchester and Banbridge is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Banbridge without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 9h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Manchester to Banbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Banbridge bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Banbridge bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Banbridge?

There are 277+ hotels available in Banbridge.

Manchester to Banbridge - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 238 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Banbridge by plane, bus, train, 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, line 238 bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Church Squarebus
4h 14m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Banbridgecar
6h 50m
£89–132
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 Kenlis Streetbus X1
9h 55m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 18m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 12 to Banbridge Bus Stationbus 238 / ...
14h 44m
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 238 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Church Squarebus
3h 57m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 238 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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Church Squarebus
4h 46m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 238 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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Church Squarebus
4h 29m
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 Kenlis Streetbus
5h 5m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 238 bus
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Church Squarebus
6h 4m
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 Kenlis Streetbus
5h 28m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Banbridge.

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Distance: 238.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Banbridge. 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, then take the line 238 bus to Church Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Kenlis Street via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 9h 55m.

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