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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Strabane is to fly and bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Strabane is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Strabane?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Strabane station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Strabane Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from Manchester to Strabane?

The distance between Manchester and Strabane is 295 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Strabane without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 22m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Manchester to Strabane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Strabane bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Strabane bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Strabane?

There are 281+ hotels available in Strabane.

Manchester to Strabane - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Manchester to Strabane 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, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
6h 27m
£50–161
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
6h 27m
£42–128
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way32
12h 22m
£105–176
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Strabane Bus Station273
14h 23m
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 Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Strabane Bus Station273
15h 8m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way
7h 6m
£55–172
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 273 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)MAN - LDY
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Strabane Bus Station
4h 39m
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 273 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LPL - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Strabane Bus Station
5h 24m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
7h 2m
£49–150
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
7h 2m
£56–178
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way
7h 26m
£48–125
Train, car ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Lifford932
12h 51m
£97–140
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Strabane
7h 47m
£101–155

Manchester to Strabane by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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12h 22mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Strabane.

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Strabane, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Strabane. 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 Derry-Londonderry, walk to Derry Londonderry Bus Station, then take the line 273 bus to Strabane Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bradley Way via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 12h 22m.

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