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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Strabane is to fly and train which costs £40 - £140 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Strabane is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 3m 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 Bus Stand 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Manchester to Strabane?

The distance between Manchester and Strabane is 300 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 15m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 287+ hotels available in Strabane.

Manchester to Strabane - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Strabane by train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 3m
£51–167
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
7h 6m
£42–133
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 to Strabane Bradley Way32
12h 15m
£110–176
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 15 to Strabane Bus Station273
15h 31m
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 Bus Stand 15 to Strabane Bus Station273
15h 45m
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
7h 5m
£55–201
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 29m
£45–140
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 98 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 Abercorn Square
5h 18m
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 34m
£50–160
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 34m
£61–228
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
8h 40m
£70–227
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
£104–268

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 298.2 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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 Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Bradley Way. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Strabane Bradley Way via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, and Dublin Airport in around 12h 15m.

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