What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballymoney?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballymoney is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 14h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Ballymoney?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ballymoney is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ballymoney?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ballymoney. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Charles Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ballymoney?

The distance between Manchester and Ballymoney is 237 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Ballymoney without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ballymoney without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs £100 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Ballymoney?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Manchester to Ballymoney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ballymoney bus from?

Manchester to Ballymoney bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Ballymoney bus arrive?

Manchester to Ballymoney bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymoney?

There are 816+ hotels available in Ballymoney.

Manchester to Ballymoney - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Ballymoney by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymoneytrain
4h 28m
£46–134
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Charles Streetbus 218
14h 12m
£33–45
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoneytrain Re
11h 22m
£104–157
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from York Street to Ballymoneytrain Re
12h 53m
£84–171
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymoneytrain
4h 28m
£37–111
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymoneytrain
4h 58m
£43–136
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymoneytrain
4h 58m
£52–169
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Ballymoneytrain
4h 56m
£35–329
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymoneytrain
6h 42m
£61–172
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballymoneycar
6h 46m
£89–314

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Ballymoney.

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Distance: 236 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ballymoney, Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Ballymoney. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, then take the train to Ballymoney. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ballymoney via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 11h 22m.

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