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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Manchester is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £120 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Manchester is to bus and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Manchester?

The distance between Dundalk and Manchester is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Manchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 52m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Dundalk to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Manchester bus from?

Dundalk to Manchester bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Where does the Dundalk to Manchester bus arrive?

Dundalk to Manchester bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3527+ hotels available in Manchester.

Dundalk to Manchester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Dundalk to Manchester by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3h 31m
£37–119
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 52m
£98–157
Train, ferry via Manchester Oxford Road
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
9h 52m
£78–127
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
13h 13m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3h 57m
£44–155
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
4h 25m
£41–155
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 30m
£43–163
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 19m
£48–154
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 46m
£49–174
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Pointbus
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 2m
£104–164
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
7h 25m
£94–145

Dundalk to Manchester by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Manchester Piccadilly via Dublin Connolly, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 9h 52m.

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