What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland is to train and bus and car ferry which costs £40 - £85 and takes 13h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Manchester and Northern Ireland is 185 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Northern Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 3m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Northern Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Manchester to Northern Ireland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car ferry, 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
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2h 39m
£35–139
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
10h 3m
£96–163
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
11h 15m
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
13h 21m
£42–83
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2h 54m
£38–138
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3h 27m
£39–135
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
3h 12m
£40–156
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
4h 45m
£59–207
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 25m
£86–126

Manchester to Northern Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 3mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 4 times a day.

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