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 £40 - £120 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £160.

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 12h 30m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Manchester?

The distance between Dundalk and Manchester is 238 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 58m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Dundalk to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Manchester
6h 29m
£78–102
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
4h 36m
£40–119
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
9h 58m
£69–123
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Point
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
10h 21m
£87–147
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central184 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
12h 30m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
3h 57m
£46–155
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4h 25m
£45–130
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 27m
£46–163
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 20m
£50–154
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 47m
£51–174
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
5h 53m
£44–153

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

21Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.1 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Manchester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Manchester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Manchester Oxford Road via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 58m.

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