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478 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Belfast to Manchester

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Cheapest
By car (478 km)
8 h 19 min
478 km.
from $26
Fastest
Plane from Belfast (City of Derry Airport) to Manchester (Liverpool John Lennon Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
8 h 19 min
478 km.
from $18.18
Train, bus via Liverpool, Train, bus via Liverpool
2 h 42 min
270 km.
from $69.54
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast City Airport to Liverpool)
3 h 5 min
270 km.
from $109.10
Train, Bus
4 h 1 min
270 km.
from $101.39
Train
5 h 32 min
270 km.
from $187.27
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool)
3 h 50 min
270 km.
from $145.29
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport)
4 h 11 min
270 km.
from $92.36

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$316.44
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$164.55
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$215.18
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$177.21

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:
$53.16–$253.16

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$240.50

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$120.25

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
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 Adelaide to Mossley
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Train from Lisburn to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Liverpool to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$40.50
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$37.97
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 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49
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

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$45.57
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

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:
$52.29

Bus operators

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Phone:
+44 151 330 6200
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Town Lane to Birkenhead
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.78–$3.92
Bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Hood
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.78–$3.92

Arriva North West

Phone:
0344 800 4411
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Town Lane to Birkenhead
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.66–$3.42
Bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Hood
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.66–$3.42

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Manchester is to train and bus via Liverpool which costs $48.91 - $92.39 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $43.48 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Great Victoria Street and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Lisburn, Bangor (Gwynedd) and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Belfast to Manchester?

The distance between Belfast and Manchester is 311 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Manchester without a car is to train and bus via Liverpool which takes 2h 42m and costs $48.91 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Belfast to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Manchester train from?

Belfast to Manchester train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Lisburn station.

Train or fly from Belfast to Manchester?

The best way to get from Belfast to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $43.48 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $206.52 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Belfast to Manchester train arrive?

Belfast to Manchester train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Bangor station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3134+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $30.76 per night.
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