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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballymena to Manchester

Composite routes from Ballymena to Manchester

Cheapest
8 h 29 min
Car
459 km.
from $25
Other
3 h 58 min
303 km.
from $131.22
3 h 23 min
Train, Plane
303 km.
from $113.04
6 h
Bus, Train
303 km.
from $111.96
6 h 47 min
304 km.
from $137.35
3 h 33 min
Train, Plane
303 km.
from $95.76
4 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
303 km.
from $145.11
4 h 11 min
Train, Plane
303 km.
from $116.96
5 h 17 min
Train, Plane
303 km.
from $110.98
5 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
303 km.
from $150
5 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
303 km.
from $179.35

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$151.89
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$316.44
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$202.52
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$177.21
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$215.18
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$177.21

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$253.16

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$240.50

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Ballymena to Yorkgate
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Train from York Street to Larne
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$62.02
Train from Ballymena to Antrim
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.20–$8.86
Train from Ballymena to Great
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$17.72
Train from Lisburn to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Train from Ballymena to Lanyon
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from George Street to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Liverpool to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.63–$82.28
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
info.se@stenaline.com
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Manchester is to train which costs $70.65 - $130.43 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $46.74 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Great Victoria Street, Lisburn and Bangor (Gwynedd). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Manchester?

The distance between Ballymena and Manchester is 369 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $70.65 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Ballymena to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Manchester train from?

Ballymena to Manchester train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Ballymena station.

Where does the Ballymena to Manchester train arrive?

Ballymena to Manchester train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Great Victoria Street station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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