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Cheap bus tickets from Belfast to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Sep 19

Cheapest

$71

Average

$71

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Belfast to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

01:20PM13h40

Belfast

03:00AMManchester

$711One-way

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Bus schedule from Belfast to Manchester

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National Express

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03:00AMManchester

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Belfast to Manchester?

The best time to book your bus from Belfast to Manchester is 49 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Belfast to Manchester route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Belfast to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Belfast to Manchester.

Buses

from $72

Flights

from $146

Bus times from Belfast to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Sep 19

Fastest Journey

13 h 40 m

Average

13 h 40 m

Buses per day

Distance

271 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Belfast for Manchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

01:20PM13h40

Belfast

03:00AMManchester

$711One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Belfast to Manchester

Distance	167 miles (270 km)
Average bus duration	13 h 40 min
Average bus ticket price	$72 (€61)
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	National Express

Buses from Belfast to Manchester cover the 167 miles (270 km) long route taking on average 13 h 40 min with our travel partners like National Express. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $71 (€60), but the average price of bus tickets is $72 (€61).

Bus providers: National Express from Belfast to Manchester

For as little as $71 (€60) you can travel by bus from Belfast to Manchester with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Belfast to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Belfast to Manchester bus information:

Average Duration: 13 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $71

FAQs: Bus from Belfast to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Belfast to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Manchester.

Cheap bus tickets from Belfast to Manchester can start from as little as $71 (€60) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Belfast to Manchester is $72 (€61); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Belfast to Manchester bus time is 13 h 40 min covering the 167 mile (270 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The bus from Belfast to Manchester leaves at 1: 20 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Take the Belfast to Manchester bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route to Manchester from Belfast as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Belfast to Manchester by bus is May.

You have options as you can travel between Belfast and Manchester 2 different ways: flight or bus.