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How to get from Manchester to Belfast by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Belfast is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Belfast
Travel to Belfast 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 Manchester to Belfast.
There are 3 travel options from Manchester to Belfast: bus, flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to travel to Belfast from Manchester is a flight with an average price of $24 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Belfast:
Taking a flight costs $44 (€40) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $68 (€61) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $20 (€18) less than taking a ferry, which costs on average $44 (€40) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Manchester to Belfast is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Belfast that take longer:
Bus takes 12 h 55 min on average.
Ferry takes 8 h on average.
The distance is approximately 167 miles (270 km) from Manchester to Belfast.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Belfast is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 2 ferries a day.
- 19 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Manchester and 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 Manchester to Belfast:
- Flights from Manchester to Belfast most often leave from Manchester Airport and arrive in Belfast International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Belfast:
- You can travel by bus between Manchester and Belfast with National Express, and you can find National Express Manchester to Belfast tickets for $68 (€61) on Omio.
- You can go to Belfast from Manchester by ferry with Stena Line. You'll see cheap ferry tickets for $44 (€40) with Stena Line from Manchester to Belfast on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Manchester to Belfast with easyJet, Aer Lingus or British Airways. Cheap tickets can be found for $45 (€41) with Aer Lingus from Manchester to Belfast.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Belfast with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferries with Stena Line with 2 direct ferries per day.
- Direct flight available with easyJet or Aer Lingus 7 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Belfast as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Manchester to Belfast.
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