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 - £130 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Coleraine is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £45 - £160.

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 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

How far is it from Manchester to Coleraine?

The distance between Manchester and Coleraine is 245 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 4m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 732+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

There are 11 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)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
4h 33m
£46–156
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
4h 33m
£38–122
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
13h 4m
£53–108
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast Stena Line Terminus923
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
13h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Coleraine
7h 15m
£97–148
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
5h 8m
£45–144
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 8m
£52–173
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 3m
£71–211
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LPL - LDY
4h 53m
£38–233
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
14h 2m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre218
14h 18m

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

14Weekly Services

13h 4mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Coleraine.

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Distance: 244 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Coleraine. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Coleraine via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 13h 4m.

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