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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portaferry is to train and car ferry which costs £60 - £120 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 4m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Strangford Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Adelaide Street and Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portaferry?

The distance between Manchester and Portaferry is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Portaferry without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 12h 39m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Manchester to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portaferry bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Portaferry bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 147+ hotels available in Portaferry.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Portaferry by plane, bus, train, car ferry, taxi, 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 Buscentre to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 5m
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
12h 52m
£62–114
Train, car ferry, taxi
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
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferrytaxi
12h 39m
£163–276
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
13h 48m
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 Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 39m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, 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 Portaferry Squarebus
6h 12m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, 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 Portaferry Squarebus
5h 37m
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 Buscentre to Portaferry Squarebus
7h 11m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus 10
14h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portaferrycar
7h 4m
£92–136

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

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Portaferry. 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 bus to Portaferry Square. Alternatively, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Kilmarnock, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then take the taxi to Portaferry.

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