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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Belfast to Manchester
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
13 h 40 m
Average duration
13 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Belfast to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Manchester will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
Of the 1 buses that leave Belfast for Manchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, 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 £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £37, and a coach costs an average of £53.
Distance: 271 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£54 Average Price | £53 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular ferry company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Belfast to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Manchester coaches for today, Saturday 14 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:20 Belfast | 13h40 | 04:00 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 £53 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 271 km distance in 13h 40m.
Distance 271 km |
Average bus duration 11h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 40m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: National Express from Belfast to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Belfast to Manchester with National Express for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Belfast to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Manchester by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Belfast and Manchester
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Little Italy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Train: Great Victoria Street Station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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