Belfast to Manchester bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Belfast to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$77

Average price

$77

Fastest journey

13 h 40 m

Average duration

13 h 40 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

271 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Belfast to Manchester will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.

Fast buses

Of the 1 buses that leave Belfast for Manchester on Thu, Jul 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 271 km distance in an average of 13 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 40 m .

On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest buses will take 13 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
02:20PM13h40
Belfast
04:00AMManchester
$771One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Belfast to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €23.

Distance: 168 miles (271 km)

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11h 35m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Belfast to Manchester

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Buses from Belfast to Manchester run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $29 (€23)
Distance
168 miles (271 km)
Average bus duration
11h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
$74 (€59)
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
13h 40m
First bus
00:33
Last bus
22:25
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $29 (€23)

Bus providers: National Express from Belfast to Manchester

For as little as $75 (€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: $75

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