Bus To Manchester & Liverpool Christmas Market Coach Trip 2025

BEFORE YOU BOOK

6^th & 7^TH December 2026

The Christmas Markets in Manchester and Liverpool are a must-visit for locals and tourists, offering festive fun, Shopping and festive spirit!

These cities and markets have the best festive atmosphere, unique shopping opportunities, seasonal food and drinks, and traditional entertainment to enjoy. Find one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations, support local artisans, and experience the holiday spirit through activities like ice skating or listening to carols. With over 200 stalls spread across nine locations, visitors can enjoy seasonal treats, mulled wine, and a wonderful festive atmosphere. Whether you’re after handmade gifts, craft items, or delicious food, the markets cater to all tastes and ages.

Day 1 Manchester and the Christmas Markets

Local departures by coach, then on to Manchester via Dublin to Holyhead ferry and our central hotel for a one-night stay with breakfast.

With time to explore at leisure, why not discover the central shopping areas and one of the UK’s largest festive markets? With over 200 stalls spread out throughout the city centre, there is a fantastic range of gifts and festive food and drinks on offer. Indulge in a hot chocolate or mulled wine as you wander the festive stalls. Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants or shop in the many high street stores for your Christmas shopping.

Manchester Christmas Markets

Day 2 Liverpool and the Christmas Market

• Breakfast

Today after breakfast we have an included trip to Liverpool. Famous for its association with The Beatles, why not pop to the Cavern Club for a drink and watch some live music or visit The Beatles Museum? The centre of the city has an array of high street shopping to explore, plus it hosts a Christmas market so you can browse independent stalls of gifts, crafts and food. With so much to see do and explore, you are guaranteed a fantastic day!

inerary

Saturday 6th December

Departure Points:

• Belfast – 6:30 AM

• Lisburn – 6:50 AM

• Banbridge – 7:10 AM

• Newry – 7:30 AM

• Dundalk – 7:50 AM

• Drogheda – 8:00 AM

• Dublin (Stena Line Terminal Gate – Parking Available) – 9:00 AM

Travel & Activities:

• Dublin → Holyhead Sailing – 10:15 AM

• Arrive Holyhead – 1:30 PM

• Manchester Christmas Markets – 4:00 PM

• Check-in: Premier Inn Hotel – 11:00 PM

  • Stay & Breakfast included

Sunday 7th December

Morning:

• Depart Hotel – 10:00 AM

• Arrive Liverpool Christmas Markets – 11:00 AM

Evening:

• Depart Liverpool – 6:00 PM

• Arrive Holyhead – 8:00 PM

• Return Journey: Holyhead → Dublin → Belfast

Price: £249 per person

Destination: Manchester Christmas Markets