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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Manchester is to train and fly which costs £40 - £140 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs £140 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Coleraine Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

How far is it from Portrush to Manchester?

The distance between Portrush and Manchester is 250 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Manchester without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Portrush to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Manchester bus from?

Portrush to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Portrush to Manchester bus arrive?

Portrush to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3413+ hotels available in Manchester.

Portrush to Manchester - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Portrush to Manchester by train, plane, car, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or bus

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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
4h 45m
£57–195
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4h 41m
£44–136
Drive, ferry, train
1. Drive from Portrush to Larne
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
6. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
10h 38m
£92–378
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
12h 32m
£53–115
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
15h 46m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 38m
£49–164
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 37m
£61–223
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Portrush to Coleraine
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LDY - MAN
4h 18m
£148–345
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
6h 31m
£77–233
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
15h 57m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchester
7h 30m
£99–260

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 248.5 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Manchester. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portrush to Manchester Oxford Road via Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 10h 38m.

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