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 £24 - £130 and takes 3h 34m.

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 31m and costs £30 - £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 3m.

How far is it from Dublin to Manchester?

The distance between Dublin and Manchester is 180 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 ferry and train which takes 7h 18m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dublin to Manchester?

Book your Dublin to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 2184+ hotels available in Manchester.

Dublin to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Manchester by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car ferry, or taxi

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3h 31m
£34–154
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3h 34m
£24–127
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 18m
£55–119
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
14h 3m
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
4h 57m
£34–148
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
4h 54m
£50–160
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 25m
£60–180
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Manchestertaxi
7h 29m
£104–568

Dublin to Manchester by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Manchester.

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

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

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