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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Downpatrick is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Downpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Church Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Adelaide Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Manchester to Downpatrick?

The distance between Manchester and Downpatrick is 207 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Downpatrick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Manchester to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Downpatrick bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Downpatrick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 332+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Manchester to Downpatrick - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Downpatrick by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Streetbus
3h 43m
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
12h 26m
£57–103
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
11h 22m
£101–171
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
12h 21m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Streetbus
4h 15m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 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 Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Streetbus
4h 47m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 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 Adelaide Street to Church Streetbus
4h 16m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 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 Adelaide Street to Church Streetbus
5h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrickcar
6h 56m
£91–133

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

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Distance: 206 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Downpatrick. 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 Donegall Square South, walk to Adelaide Street, then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Church Street via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Adelaide Street in around 11h 22m.

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