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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Larne is to bus and car ferry which costs £35 - £120 and takes 14h 5m.

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 17m and costs £40 - £160.

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 210 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 bus and car ferry via Carlisle which takes 9h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 86+ hotels available in Larne.

Manchester to Larne - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Manchester to Larne by plane, train, bus, 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, train
best
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 17m
£44–151
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
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
£37–120
Train, bus, car ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
9h 56m
Train, car ferry
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 16m
£133–461
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
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 1m
£56–132
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 52m
£51–148
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
£70–172
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 Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain
6h 28m
£43–136
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
£65–191
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 5m
£38–116
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 47m
£43–124
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
5h 59m
£78–298

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

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Distance: 208.5 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Larne Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Larne via Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, Port Rodie, and Cairnryan in around 9h 56m.

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