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 £90 - £260 and takes 6h 48m.

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 48m and costs £90 - £260.

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 Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester to Banbridge?

The distance between Manchester and Banbridge is 239 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 10h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 269+ hotels available in Banbridge.

Manchester to Banbridge - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 238 bus

There are 13 ways to get from Manchester to Banbridge by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, 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)MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Church Square
4h 24m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Banbridge
6h 48m
£93–252
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 Kenlis StreetX1
10h 20m
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 / ...
11h 42m
£98–160
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 Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Banbridge Bus Station238 / ...
12h 58m
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)MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Church Square
4h 7m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 238 bus
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 bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Church Square
4h 53m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 238 bus
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 bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Church Square
4h 36m
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 Kenlis Street
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 Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Church Square
5h 40m
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 Kenlis Street
5h 32m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
13h 13m
Train, car ferry, bus via Manchester Oxford Road
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Great Northern Mall to Kenlis Street538
13h 48m

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

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Distance: 237.8 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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 Bus 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 Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 10h 20m.

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