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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Newtownards is to bus and car ferry which costs £40 - £80 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Newtownards is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 38m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Newtownards?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Newtownards station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Newtownards Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Wellington Place and Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

How far is it from Manchester to Newtownards?

The distance between Manchester and Newtownards is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Newtownards without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Manchester to Newtownards, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Newtownards bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Newtownards bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Newtownards?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Newtownards.

Manchester to Newtownards - 11 ways to travel via train, plane

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Newtownards 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, line 505 bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Newtownards Bus Stationbus
3h 45m
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 2m
£40–80
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 38m
£72–132
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
12h 10m
£136–248
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
13h 27m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 505 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Newtownards Bus Stationbus
4h 19m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 505 bus
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 bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Newtownards Bus Stationbus
4h 51m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 505 bus
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to Newtownards Bus Stationbus
4h 17m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 505 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 Buscentre to Newtownards Bus Stationbus
5h 55m
Train, car ferry via Donegall Place
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
12h 39m
£58–108
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 38m
£88–134

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

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Newtownards.

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Distance: 194.2 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Newtownards. 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 Buscentre, then take the line 505 bus to Newtownards Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Newtownards via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, and Belfast in around 10h 38m.

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