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 36m.

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 2m and costs £90 - £150.

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 21m and costs £160 - £290.

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 146+ 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)MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
5h 5m
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 36m
£61–116
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferry
12h 21m
£169–285
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
13h 48m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square
5h 33m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
5h 40m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square
6h 8m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
6h 35m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square10
13h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portaferry
7h 2m
£91–141

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

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Portaferry.

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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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