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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Larne is to train and car ferry which costs £50 - £75 and takes 10h 24m.

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 22m 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

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 car ferry via Glasgow which takes 10h 17m and costs £140 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 240+ hotels available in Larne.

Manchester to Larne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Larne by plane, train, 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
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
4h 32m
£38–120
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
10h 17m
£144–466
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
10h 24m
£50–75
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 6m
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
4h 22m
£43–141
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 train from Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
5h 5m
£56–137
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
6h 22m
£70–182
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
4h 55m
£51–148
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain
6h 29m
£43–146
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
6h 26m
£70–191
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
5h 59m
£79–298

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Larne.

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Distance: 234.7 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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 17m.

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