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Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Manchester to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 271 km
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How to get from Manchester to Belfast by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Belfast is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Belfast
Travel to Belfast easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Belfast.
There are 3 travel options from Manchester to Belfast: coach, flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Belfast is a flight with an average price of €22.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Belfast:
A flight is €40 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €61 from Manchester to Belfast.
A flight is €18 less than a ferry for this journey with tickets for a ferry from Manchester to Belfast costing on average €40.
The quickest way to travel to Belfast from Manchester is by flight, which takes on average 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 12 h 55 min.
Taking a ferry requires on average 8 h of travel time.
The distance between Manchester and Belfast is around 270 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Belfast is:
- 1 coach per day.
- 2 ferries a day.
- 19 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Belfast from Manchester as scheduled services by coach, flight or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Manchester to Belfast:
- Most travellers board their plane from Manchester Airport and arrive in Belfast International Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Belfast:
- Travel with National Express for coaches to Belfast. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Manchester to Belfast tickets on Omio for €61.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Belfast by ferry. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Stena Line Manchester to Belfast tickets on Omio for €40.
- Travel with easyJet, Aer Lingus or British Airways to go to Belfast by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Aer Lingus Manchester to Belfast tickets on Omio for €41.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Belfast with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct ferries a day to Belfast with Stena Line.
- You'll find 7 direct flights a day to Belfast with easyJet or Aer Lingus.
Direct services to Belfast tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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