What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Giant's Causeway?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Giant's Causeway is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 14h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Giant's Causeway?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Giant's Causeway is to fly and line 402 bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Giant's Causeway?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Giant's Causeway. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Giants Causeway via Glasgow Buchanan and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

How far is it from Manchester to Giant's Causeway?

The distance between Manchester and Giant's Causeway is 260 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Giant's Causeway without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Giant's Causeway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 7m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Giant's Causeway?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Manchester to Giant's Causeway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Giant's Causeway bus from?

Manchester to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Giant's Causeway bus arrive?

Manchester to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Giant's Causeway?

There are 733+ hotels available in Giant's Causeway.

Manchester to Giant's Causeway - 10 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Giant's Causeway by plane, train, 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
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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 Colerainetrain
5h 56m
£51–140
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 Donegall Square North to Giants Causewaybus 221
14h 7m
£33–45
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 Colerainetrain Re
13h 18m
£61–144
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Giant's Causewaycar
7h 1m
£92–318
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Giants Causewaybus
5h 56m
£42–116
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 Colerainetrain
6h 25m
£48–141
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 Colerainetrain
6h 25m
£57–175
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Giants Causewaybus
5h 31m
£34–324
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Giants Causewaybus
6h 6m
£62–369
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Giants Causewaybus 221
14h 51m
£49–119

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

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Distance: 258.1 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Giant's Causeway. 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, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the line 402 bus to Giants Causeway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Giants Causeway via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, York Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 13h 18m.

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