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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Belfast is to fly which costs £30 - £120 and takes 2h 57m.

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 - £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 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 27m and costs £95 - £170.

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 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 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)MAN - BHD
2h 42m
£35–139
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2h 57m
£33–113
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 Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
10h 27m
£95–162
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 15m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime StreetManchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
11h 51m
£42–100
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3h 29m
£40–135
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
3h 14m
£41–166
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
4h 7m
£60–195
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
4h 11m
£81–184
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 23m
£86–241

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

26Weekly Services

10h 27mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest 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 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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