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4.6Travel Information between Belfast and Manchester
 Distance | 167 miles (270 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus, flight or ferry |
 Ticket price range | $21 - $67 |
 Cheapest mode | Flight • $21 (€19) • 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $21 (€19) • 55 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express, Stena Line or easyJet |
Travel 167 miles (270 km) by bus, flight or ferry between Belfast and Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express, Stena Line or easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry or flight from Belfast to Manchester.
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How to get from Belfast to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Belfast to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Belfast to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Manchester.
There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Manchester: bus, flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Belfast to Manchester is a flight with an average price of $21 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to Manchester:
Taking a flight costs $46 (€42) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $67 (€61) for the same trip.
A flight is $24 (€21) less than a ferry for this trip with tickets for a ferry from Belfast to Manchester costing on average $44 (€40).
The quickest way to travel to Manchester from Belfast is by flight, which takes on average 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Manchester by bus takes 13 h 40 min on average.
Ferry takes on average 8 h.
You should expect to travel around 167 miles (270 km) between Belfast and Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Belfast to Manchester is:
- 1 bus a day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Manchester from Belfast as scheduled services by bus, flight or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Belfast to Manchester:
- Flights most often depart from Belfast at Belfast International Airport and arrive in Manchester at Manchester Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Belfast to Manchester:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Belfast to Manchester tickets on Omio for $67 (€61).
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Manchester by ferry. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Stena Line Belfast to Manchester tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
- Travel with easyJet, Aer Lingus or British Airways for flights to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Aer Lingus Belfast to Manchester tickets on Omio for $69 (€62).
Yes, there are direct services available from Belfast to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferries with Stena Line with 2 direct ferries per day.
- Direct flights with easyJet or Aer Lingus with 7 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Belfast to Manchester.
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