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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Athenry by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train
    6h 7m
    €44–154

  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 35m
    €43–182

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain train Re
    10h 56m
    €81–157

  4. 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 49m
    €121–212

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 44m
    €58–194

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 45m
    €61–215

  7. 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
    €58–215

  8. Train, ferry via Manchester Piccadilly

    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 24m
    €88–203

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest 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 Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athenry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Athenry via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 56m.

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