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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester is to fly which costs £30 - £120 and takes 2h 54m.

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 24m and costs £30 - £150.

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 car ferry and train which takes 11h 5m and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m 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 3587+ hotels available in Manchester.

Northern Ireland to Manchester - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester by plane, car ferry, train, busferry, bus, 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 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 24m
£34–142
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2h 54m
£31–117
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
11h 5m
£45–227
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
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
11h 15m
£114–517
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 14m
£41–141
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 49m
£39–131
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
5h 1m
£54–133
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LDY - MAN
2h 44m
£81–335
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
12h
£54–221
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
6h 33m
£91–142

Northern Ireland to Manchester by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

11h 5mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Manchester.

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Distance: 182.9 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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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