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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland is to fly which costs £30 - £110 and takes 3h 2m.

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 42m and costs £35 - £130.

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 £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Northern Ireland?

Book your Manchester to Northern Ireland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 518+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Manchester to Northern Ireland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 12 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
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2h 42m
£37–130
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
3h 47m
£27–287
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 Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
10h 3m
£76–143
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, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
11h 47m
£37–112
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3h 2m
£32–109
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 35m
£49–121
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 42m
£58–191
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 15m
£44–137
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
5h 5m
£39–138
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 Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
13h 1m
£51–78
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 25m
£62–121

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

26Weekly Services

10h 3mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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) 5 times a day.

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