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8 h 34 min
481 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Northern Ireland to Manchester

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Cheapest
By car (481 km)
8 h 34 min
481 km.
from $26
Fastest
Plane from Northern Ireland (City of Derry Airport) to Manchester (Liverpool John Lennon Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
8 h 34 min
481 km.
from $18.30
Ferry, Train
11 h 24 min
330 km.
from $508.80
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool)
3 h 50 min
330 km.
from $139.57
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast City Airport to Liverpool)
3 h 5 min
330 km.
from $98.17
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport)
4 h 11 min
330 km.
from $92.30

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$392.39
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$151.89
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$202.52
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$189.87

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$240.50

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$253.16
Plane from City Of Derry Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$18.99–$253.16

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$151.89

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$44.30
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57
Bus from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$49.37
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$69.62

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$107.59
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$48.10
Train from Carlisle to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$82.28
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$36.71
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$44.30

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$63.29

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$51.42

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$56.96

P&O Ferries

Phone:
01304 448866.
Website:
poferries.com/en
Other from Larne to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$316.44

Questions and Answers

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 $44.57 - $152.17 and takes 2h 27m.

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 27m and costs $44.57 - $152.17 .

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Manchester?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Manchester is 294 km.

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 ferry and train which takes 11h 24m and costs $163.04 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m 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 UK, 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 UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3206+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $47.83 per night.
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