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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lisburn is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lisburn is to fly and train which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lisburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lambeg via Glasgow Buchanan and Great Northern Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lisburn?

The distance between Manchester and Lisburn is 222 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lisburn without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 12h 20m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Manchester to Lisburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lisburn bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Lisburn bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lisburn?

There are 1156+ hotels available in Lisburn.

Manchester to Lisburn - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Lisburn 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 Belfast Great Central to Lisburn
3h 42m
£41–147
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Hilden
3h 37m
£40–147
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
10h 11m
£76–134
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 20m
£58–108
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 1m
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 Belfast Great Central to Lisburn
4h 14m
£44–144
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
4h 9m
£45–164
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Sprucefield Shopping Centre
5h 8m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Hilden
5h 48m
£64–209
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Sprucefield Shopping Centre
5h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 32m
£87–134

Manchester to Lisburn by train, taxi, car ferry, bus, and foot

14Weekly Services

12h 20mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Lisburn.

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Distance: 221.1 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Lisburn. 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 Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Lisburn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lisburn via Chester, Bangor (Gwynedd), Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 10h 11m.

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