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How to get fromMacclesfield to Irelandby train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Macclesfield to Ireland by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

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    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3h 40m
    €42–157

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    7h 49m
    €45–369

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 42m
    €86–168

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4h 33m
    €54–178

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 11m
    €57–169

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 54m
    €67–177

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    4h 43m
    €42–209

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 57m
    €74–190

  9. Train, ferry via Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    11h 17m
    €91–248

Macclesfield to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Macclesfield to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 7h 49m.

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