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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Newtownabbey is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Newtownabbey is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Newtownabbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Belfast Stena Line Terminus via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Newtownabbey?

The distance between Manchester and Newtownabbey is 190 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Newtownabbey without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 10h 14m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Manchester to Newtownabbey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Newtownabbey bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Newtownabbey bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Newtownabbey?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Newtownabbey.

Manchester to Newtownabbey - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Newtownabbey by plane, bus, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Martin Parkbus
3h 20m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3h 55m
£33–116
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
10h 14m
£44–92
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 Stena Line Terminusbusferry 923
10h 50m
Train, car ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
11h 58m
£99–196
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from St Paul's to Martin Parkbus
3h 27m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3h 49m
£38–137
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, 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 Laganside Bus Station to Martin Parkbus
5h 26m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
5h 17m
£46–290
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 16m
£84–122

Manchester to Newtownabbey by train, foot, and car ferry

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10h 14mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Newtownabbey.

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Distance: 188.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Newtownabbey. 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 Queens Square, walk to Laganside Bus Station, then take the line 156 bus to Martin Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Belfast via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, and Liverpool in around 10h 14m.

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