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How to get fromManchester to Athenryby train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Athenry by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train Re
    11h 5m
    €97–146

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train
    6h 40m
    €46–180

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Athenrycar car
    9h 50m
    €148–216

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train
    6h 45m
    €64–200

  5. Train, ferry via Chester

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train Re
    11h 22m
    €111–190

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train
    7h 8m
    €55–149

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    7h 47m
    €108–244

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    7h 9m
    €107–223

  9. 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 Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train
    9h 19m
    €75–198

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Athenry. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athenry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to Athenry via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 9h 50m.

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