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The cheapest and fastest buses from Belfast to Manchester

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 13
Cheapest price on Nov 13
€62
Average ticket price on Nov 13
€62
Fastest journey on Nov 13
13 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Nov 13
13 h 45 m
Buses on Nov 13
1
Distance
271 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Belfast to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Belfast to Manchester will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Belfast to Manchester without transferring at least once.

  • National ExpressUL923 · NX181
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Belfast to Manchester

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Buses from Belfast to Manchester run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €59 but you can travel from only €19 by flight.

The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 271 km distance in 11h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from €19
Distance
271 km
Average bus duration
11h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
€59
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
11h 5m
First bus
12:45 AM
Last bus
11:35 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from €19

Frequently asked questions about your Belfast to Manchester trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Belfast to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Belfast to Manchester can start from as little as €59 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Belfast to Manchester is €61; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Belfast to Manchester leaves at 12:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Belfast to Manchester leaves at 11:35 PM.
There are 1 coaches a day from Belfast to Manchester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Live departures

Belfast to Manchester bus times

The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Manchester buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National Express1:20 PM Belfast
13h45
3:05 AM Manchester0 transfersDirect
National Express2:20 PM Belfast
13h45
4:05 AM Manchester0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Belfast to Manchester buses with Omio?

National Express operates all buses services from Belfast to Manchester.
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Bus providers: National Express from Belfast to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Belfast to Manchester with National Express for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
11h 5m
Cheapest National Express Price
€59
National Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Belfast and Manchester

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Belfast to Manchester, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Belfast and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Belfast to Manchester:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Belfast to Manchester for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Belfast to Manchester depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Belfast to Manchester.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Belfast to Manchester:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Belfast to Manchester:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Belfast to Manchester.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Belfast to Manchester with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Belfast to Manchester with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Belfast to Manchester with the following coach company: National Express.

FAQs: Bus from Belfast to Manchester

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Manchester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Belfast and Manchester including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.
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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Belfast to Manchester

Most Belfast to Manchester buses use the Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Airport. Use this guide to compare Belfast and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Belfast
Arrival bus stations in Manchester

Which Belfast station do buses to Manchester leave from?

Buses from Belfast to Manchester leave from Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street. The station is 1 km from Belfast city centre at Upper Queen Street, Belfast BT1 6PU, UK.
Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington StreetUpper Queen Street, Belfast BT1 6PU, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street from Belfast city centre

Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street is 1 km from Belfast city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3J, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 6E, 12, 511 · 7m · every ~36 min

Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street bus station facilities and services

Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street. ATMs are available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street: Accessibility features not detailed.

Bus stations for Belfast to Manchester

Check bus stations information for Belfast and Manchester, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.

When departing from Belfast , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street . When arriving in Manchester , you can end your trip in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Airport .Passengers board the coach most frequently from Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0 away from the city centre.

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