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 - £45 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 bus which takes 5h 11m and costs £40 - £130.

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 244 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 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 735+ hotels available in Giant's Causeway.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Giant's Causeway by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Giants Causewaybus
5h 11m
£40–123
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 17m
£62–146
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
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Giants Causewaybus
5h 36m
£46–158
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 Colerainetrain
6h 5m
£42–116
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 30m
£48–141
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 5m
£62–379
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 35m
£34–324
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Giants Causewaybus 221
14h 12m
£54–128

Manchester to Giant's Causeway by bus, busferry, and foot

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14h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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 Queens Square, walk to Pottinger's Entry High Street, then take the 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 17m.

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