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The cheapest and fastest buses from Belfast to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

€62

Average price

€62

Fastest journey

13 h 40 m

Average duration

13 h 40 m

Buses per day

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

Of the 1 buses that leave Belfast for Manchester on Sun, Jul 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 271 km distance in an average of 13 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 40 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 13 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
02:20PM13h40
Belfast
04:00AMManchester
621One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Belfast to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €23.

Distance: 271 km

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11h 35m

Average total duration

11h 5m

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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 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €59 but you can travel from only €23 by flight.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from €23
Distance
271 km
Average bus duration
11h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
€59
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
13h 40m
First bus
00:33
Last bus
22:25
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 €23

Coach companies: National Express Belfast to Manchester

You can travel by coach to Manchester from Belfast with National Express for as low as €60. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Belfast - Manchester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Belfast to Manchester with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 13 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: €60

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