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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Athenry is to fly and train which costs €55 - €150 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Athenry is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €60 - €190.

How far is it from Manchester to Athenry?

The distance between Manchester and Athenry is 498 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Athenry without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 49m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Manchester to Athenry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athenry?

There are 488+ hotels available in Athenry.

Manchester to Athenry - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Athenry by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthenryIc / ...
10h 49m
€99–153
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenry
6h 41m
€47–180
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athenry
7h 27m
€107–147
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
6h 33m
€64–189
Train, ferry via Chester
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthenryIc / ...
11h 6m
€108–184
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
6h 51m
€57–149
Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)MAN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
7h 5m
€107–223
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
7h 47m
€118–243
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
8h 56m
€75–184
Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LPL - SNN
3. Take the train from Ennis to Athenry
7h 23m
€105–330

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

21Weekly Services

10h 49mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Athenry.

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Distance: 497.7 km
Duration: 10h 49m

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 Holyhead and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 7h 27m.

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