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 £35 - £120 and takes 4h 2m.

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 50m and costs £35 - £150.

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 Shopping Centre via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 25. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

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 54m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 167+ hotels available in Craigavon.

Manchester to Craigavon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 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)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadown
4h 2m
£38–120
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to PortadownIc / ...
9h 54m
£92–164
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 Grand Central Station Stand 25 to Shopping Centre551 / ...
13h 49m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 25 to Shopping Centre551 / ...
14h 31m
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadown
3h 50m
£39–145
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 Belfast Great Central to Portadown
4h 37m
£43–142
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 Belfast Great Central to Portadown
4h 25m
£44–162
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 Belfast Great Central to Portadown
5h 20m
£64–210
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
5h 40m
£54–173
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Craigavon
6h 51m
£91–140

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

26Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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 Bus 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 Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 54m.

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