What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Manchester?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Manchester is 184 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 52m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Manchester bus from?

Northern Ireland to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Manchester bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3593+ hotels available in Manchester.

Northern Ireland to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2h 21m
£35–118
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LDY - MAN
2h 41m
£29–319
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
10h 52m
£85–136
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
11h 4m
£49–128
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
11h 12m
£32–47
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2h 51m
£33–103
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3h 12m
£41–154
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3h 47m
£39–129
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
12h 30m
£39–54
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
6h 24m
£81–308

Northern Ireland to Manchester by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester.

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Distance: 182.9 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day.

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