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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Manchester is to fly which costs £30 - £110 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Manchester is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Manchester. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Dublin to Manchester?

The distance between Dublin and Manchester is 186 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Manchester without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Dublin to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Manchester bus from?

Dublin to Manchester bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Manchester bus arrive?

Dublin to Manchester bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

Dublin to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Manchester by car ferry, car, bus, busferry, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Manchester
5h 33m
£67–83
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3h 37m
£34–107
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
14h 9m
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3h 32m
£40–156
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 22m
£73–133
Ferry, train via Manchester Oxford Road
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
7h 31m
£58–98
Ferry, train via Manchester Victoria
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
7h 47m
£75–124
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
4h 57m
£52–163
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
4h 59m
£38–136

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

38Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Manchester.

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Manchester, England?

Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 2 hours.

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