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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Craigavon is to fly and train which costs £30 - £110 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Craigavon is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Craigavon?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Craigavon. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Rushmere Shopping Centre via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 25. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

How far is it from Manchester to Craigavon?

The distance between Manchester and Craigavon is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Craigavon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 48m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Manchester to Craigavon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Craigavon bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Craigavon bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Craigavon?

There are 177+ hotels available in Craigavon.

Manchester to Craigavon - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Craigavon 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 Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
3h 57m
£34–110
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
9h 48m
£98–166
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 Grand Central Station Stand 25 to Rushmere Shopping Centrebus 551 / ...
13h 56m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 25 to Rushmere Shopping Centrebus 551 / ...
14h 33m
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 Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
3h 40m
£35–135
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
4h 26m
£39–124
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
4h 10m
£42–144
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 Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
5h 46m
£58–177
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
5h 40m
£46–150
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
6h 5m
£40–121
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Craigavoncar
6h 53m
£91–134

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

26Weekly Services

9h 48mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Craigavon. 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 Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Portadown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Portadown via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 48m.

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