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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carrickfergus is to bus and car ferry which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Carrickfergus is to fly and train which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Joymount via Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Manchester to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Manchester and Carrickfergus is 223 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Carrickfergus without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 11h 42m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Manchester to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carrickfergus bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Manchester to Carrickfergus - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Carrickfergus by plane, train, car ferry, 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 Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergustrain
3h 41m
£43–147
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 41m
£40–74
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 42m
£63–114
Train, ferry
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 ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
11h 56m
£112–395
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
12h 34m
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergustrain
3h 35m
£41–148
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergustrain
4h 13m
£44–144
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 8m
£46–165
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergustrain
5h 41m
£65–216
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 32m
£57–274
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 33m
£87–128

Manchester to Carrickfergus by train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 42mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Carrickfergus.

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Carrickfergus. 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 Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Carrickfergus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Carrickfergus via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 11h 42m.

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