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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ulster is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €140 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ulster is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs €55 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ulster?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ulster station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Ballygawley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ulster?

The distance between Manchester and Ulster is 374 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ulster without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 44m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Manchester to Ulster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ulster bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Ulster bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 165+ hotels available in Ulster.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Ulster by train, plane, bus, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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 Castleblayney
5h 7m
€55–189
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
5h 27m
€48–139
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 Letterkenny Bus Station32
12h 44m
€123–212
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 Ballygawley Park and Ride261 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballygawley to Letterkenny Bus Station32
15h 16m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Letterkenny
7h 55m
€121–185
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
6h 8m
€56–158
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 57m
€59–186
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
6h 43m
€63–188
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
6h 32m
€65–206
Train, car ferry, bus
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 Letterkenny Bus Station932
13h 11m
€113–160

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

26Weekly Services

12h 44mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.6 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Ulster. 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 Castleblayney. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Letterkenny Bus Station 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 44m.

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