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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Downpatrick is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £30 - £45 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Downpatrick is to fly and line 215 bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £40 - £120.

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 St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

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 10h 58m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 346+ 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, 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 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 St. to Church Streetbus
3h 54m
£40–113
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
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 49m
£32–44
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 Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
10h 58m
£98–145
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
12h 44m
£78–160
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 Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus
4h 28m
£36–117
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 St. to Church Streetbus
4h 28m
£51–148
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 Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus
4h 57m
£44–147
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 St. to Church Streetbus
6h 7m
£55–151
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Downpatrickcar
6h 57m
£91–315

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

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Downpatrick.

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Distance: 206 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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 St., then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Church Street via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Adelaide St. in around 10h 58m.

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