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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portstewart is to fly and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portstewart is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

How far is it from Manchester to Portstewart?

The distance between Manchester and Portstewart is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Portstewart without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Manchester to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Portstewart bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Portstewart bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 760+ hotels available in Portstewart.

Manchester to Portstewart - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Portstewart by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, car, or bus

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 Colerainetrain
5h 12m
£48–147
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 12m
£38–123
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
12h 31m
£59–133
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
13h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portstewartcar
7h 1m
£92–318
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
5h 42m
£48–155
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
2. Take the bus from Rose Gardens to Portstewart Promenadebus
4h 43m
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
5h 42m
£60–164
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, 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 Rose Gardens to Portstewart Promenadebus
5h 23m
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain
7h 18m
£47–152
Bus, bus and ferry
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 Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
14h 42m
Bus, bus and ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
15h 42m

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

35Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Portstewart.

Launch map view

Distance: 249.8 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Portstewart. 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 278 bus to Portstewart Promenade. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Portstewart Promenade via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, York Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 12h 31m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.