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How to get fromDundalk to Manchesterby train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car ferry or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Dundalk to Manchester by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

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    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    3h 54m
    £44–152

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    4h 33m
    £36–126

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    9h 49m
    £62–132

  4. Train, ferry via Manchester Oxford Road

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    9h 52m
    £67–187

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centralbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    13h 10m

  6. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    4h 22m
    £38–121

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4h 30m
    £46–163

  8. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 19m
    £58–133

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    5h 57m
    £46–157

  10. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4h 46m
    £52–149

  11. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus bus 423
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    14h 54m
    £44–125

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar car
    7h 25m
    £71–140

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Manchester. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 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, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 9h 49m.

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