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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Donaghadee is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £140 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Donaghadee is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 51m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Donaghadee?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Donaghadee. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Parade via Glasgow Buchanan, Wellington Place and Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Donaghadee?

The distance between Manchester and Donaghadee is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Donaghadee without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 10h 49m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Manchester to Donaghadee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Donaghadee bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Donaghadee bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donaghadee?

There are 225+ hotels available in Donaghadee.

Manchester to Donaghadee - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 7 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Donaghadee by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Paradebus
4h 38m
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
10h 49m
£86–142
Train, car ferry via Carlisle
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 car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
12h 29m
£146–254
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
13h 25m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 7 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to The Paradebus
5h 12m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 7 bus
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 bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to The Paradebus
5h 45m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Paradebus
5h 10m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Paradebus
6h 49m
Bus, bus and ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
14h 26m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 51m
£90–132

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Donaghadee. 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 Queens Square, walk to Laganside Buscentre, then take the line 507 bus to The Parade. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Donaghadee via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, and Belfast in around 10h 49m.

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