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How to get fromBelfast to Greater Manchesterby plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Greater Manchester by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, line 111 bus

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus bus
    2h 46m
    £37–122

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, line 111 bus

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus bus
    3h 16m
    £34–117

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    11h 2m
    £88–153

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    11h 29m

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
    11h 31m
    £49–123

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, line 111 bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus bus
    3h 56m
    £44–139

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3h 21m
    £49–139

  8. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    12h 57m
    £42–67

  9. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Greater Manchestercar car
    6h 27m
    £81–308

Belfast to Greater Manchester by train, foot, tram, ferry, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 185.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Greater Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Greater Manchester. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, walk to Oxford Road Station, then take the line 111 bus to Maine Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to St Mary's via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 11h 2m.

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