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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portadown is to fly and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portadown is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Portadown?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Portadown. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Portadown NIR Railway Stn via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portadown?

The distance between Manchester and Portadown is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Portadown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 33m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Manchester to Portadown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portadown bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Portadown bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portadown?

There are 168+ hotels available in Portadown.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Portadown 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 Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
4h 6m
£42–145
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
3h 55m
£39–145
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 Portadowntrain
9h 33m
£94–160
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Portadown NIR Railway Stnbus 251 / ...
12h 32m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Portadown NIR Railway Stnbus 251 / ...
14h 54m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
4h 39m
£43–142
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
4h 28m
£44–162
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
6h 1m
£63–213
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
5h 43m
£51–168
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portadowncar
6h 54m
£93–136

Manchester to Portadown by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Portadown.

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Portadown. 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 Portadown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Portadown via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 33m.

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