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 £40 - £95 and takes 11h 28m.

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 39m and costs £30 - £140.

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 12h 10m.

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 29m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m 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.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Belfast.

Manchester to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Belfast by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2h 39m
£34–139
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
10h 29m
£91–162
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
11h 28m
£42–92
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 10m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2h 54m
£36–138
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 26m
£39–135
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 11m
£40–156
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 50m
£59–201
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 36m
£60–320
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 23m
£85–130

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

26Weekly Services

10h 29mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Belfast.

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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) 4 times a day.

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