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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Larne is to fly and train which costs £40 - £130 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Larne is to fly and train which takes 4h 19m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Larne. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Circular Road via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Manchester to Larne?

The distance between Manchester and Larne is 236 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Larne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 18m and costs £85 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Manchester to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Larne bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Larne bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 225+ hotels available in Larne.

Manchester to Larne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Larne by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, 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 Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
4h 29m
£40–124
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
10h 18m
£87–396
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime StreetCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 47m
£65–119
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
13h 59m
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 Lanyon Place to Larne Town
4h 19m
£42–150
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 Yorkgate to Larne Town
5h 3m
£45–146
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 Lanyon Place to Larne Town
4h 54m
£47–167
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 Lanyon Place to Larne Town
5h 56m
£68–220
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
5h 56m
£83–199
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 39m
£89–137

Manchester to Larne by train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

14Weekly Services

12h 47mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Larne.

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Distance: 234.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Larne. 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 Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Larne Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Larne via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Cairnryan in around 10h 18m.

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