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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Manchester is to fly which costs £25 - £150 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Manchester is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs £25 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Ireland to Manchester?

The distance between Ireland and Manchester is 188 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Manchester without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ireland to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Manchester bus from?

Ireland to Manchester bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3615+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Manchester by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, busferry, tram, 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.

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
4h
£40–146
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
3h 51m
£25–143
Car ferry, drive
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. Drive from Liverpool to Manchestercar
7h 40m
£37–494
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 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
15h 16m
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
4h
£30–119
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
4h 21m
£38–121
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
5h 20m
£40–140
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
4h 19m
£28–145
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great 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 21m
£58–133
Ferry, train
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 / ...
8h 39m
£61–176
Ferry, train via Baggot Street
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 / ...
9h 1m
£57–117

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

47Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Manchester.

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Distance: 187.4 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between 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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