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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Belfast Port is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Belfast Port is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Belfast Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Belfast Port. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Belfast Stena Line Terminus via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Belfast Port?

The distance between Manchester and Belfast Port is 188 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Belfast Port without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 10h 14m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Manchester to Belfast Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Belfast Port bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Belfast Port bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast Port?

There are 1239+ hotels available in Belfast Port.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Belfast Port by plane, train, 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
3h 47m
£38–142
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
10h 14m
£41–87
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 Stena Line Terminusbusferry 923
10h 50m
Train, car ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
11h 54m
£101–199
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 96 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Nelson Street to West Bank Closebus
4h 5m
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
4h 37m
£38–135
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
4h 19m
£43–159
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
5h 58m
£62–210
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
5h 44m
£54–269
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 16m
£85–124

Manchester to Belfast Port by train, foot, and car ferry

14Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Belfast Port, 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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