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

The cheapest way to get from Strabane to Manchester is to train and fly which costs £40 - £130 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Strabane to Manchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs £40 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Strabane and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Strabane station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Strabane Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

How far is it from Strabane to Manchester?

The distance between Strabane and Manchester is 279 miles.

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

The best way to get from Strabane to Manchester without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 12h 5m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Strabane to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Strabane to Manchester bus from?

Strabane to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Strabane Bus Station.

Where does the Strabane to Manchester bus arrive?

Strabane to Manchester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 21.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3470+ hotels available in Manchester.

Strabane to Manchester - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Strabane to Manchester by bus, plane, ferry, train, busferry, car ferry, 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.

Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
5h 12m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
6h 3m
£42–127
Bus, ferry, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Lifford to Dublin Airport Zone 16932
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
12h 5m
£85–136
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21273
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
14h 14m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21273
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
14h 41m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
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
6h 7m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
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 48m
Line 273 bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Bus Station
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LDY - MAN
4h 17m
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)LDY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 22m
£43–246
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry 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
7h 3m
£48–151
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Strabane Bradley Way to Dublin Busáras32
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
12h 23m
£76–132
Bus, ferry, train via Manchester Victoria
1. Take the bus from Bradley Way to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 1932
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
12h 39m
£98–159
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Strabane to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchester
7h 56m
£103–266

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

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12h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Strabane to Manchester.

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Distance: 277.2 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Strabane to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 21, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, 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 bus from Lifford to Manchester Oxford Road via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Chester in around 12h 5m.

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