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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portstewart is to fly and train which costs £35 - £140 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portstewart is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portstewart?

The distance between Manchester and Portstewart is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Portstewart without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Manchester to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portstewart bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Portstewart bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 718+ hotels available in Portstewart.

Manchester to Portstewart - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Portstewart by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or busferry

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, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 19m
£43–156
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 20m
£35–137
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6. Drive from Larne to Portstewartcar
11h 20m
£82–397
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
12h 21m
£52–107
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 Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
14h 35m
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 Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 52m
£43–144
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 Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 52m
£51–163
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
2. Take the bus from Rose Gardens to Portstewart Promenadebus
4h 38m
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 Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 27m
£65–214
Bus, bus and ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
15h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portstewartcar
7h 1m
£90–314

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

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Distance: 249.3 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Portstewart. 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 Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Diamond. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Portstewart via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 11h 20m.

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