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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Belfast is to train and car ferry which costs £35 - £100 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Belfast is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Belfast?

The distance between Manchester and Belfast is 185 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 18m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Manchester to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Belfast bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Belfast?

Book your Manchester to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Belfast.

Manchester to Belfast - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Belfast by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2h 42m
£37–130
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3h 2m
£33–109
Train, ferry
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 train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
10h 18m
£78–137
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
11h 15m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
11h 46m
£38–99
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3h 33m
£49–126
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
3h 13m
£49–147
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
4h 42m
£59–171
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
4h 32m
£70–207
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 Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
4h 48m
£37–135
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
13h 1m
£51–78
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 26m
£85–309

Manchester to Belfast by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 18mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Belfast.

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 5 times a day.

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