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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Coleraine is to fly and train which costs £35 - £120 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Coleraine is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £27 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Coleraine?

The distance between Manchester and Coleraine is 246 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Coleraine without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 11m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Manchester to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Coleraine bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Coleraine bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 777+ hotels available in Coleraine.

Manchester to Coleraine - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Coleraine by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, car, or bus

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, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
4h 52m
£48–147
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
4h 10m
£28–287
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
13h 11m
£63–134
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast Stena Line Terminusbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
13h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Colerainecar
6h 55m
£90–317
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
4h 53m
£38–118
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 Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 21m
£54–135
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
4h 48m
£46–294
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 21m
£60–164
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
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
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
6h 59m
£47–152
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
14h 10m
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 Belfastcarferry
3. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
15h 5m

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

14Weekly Services

13h 11mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Coleraine.

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Distance: 244.1 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Ryanair UK flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) 4 times a week.

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