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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Athy by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    best
    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 Athytrain train
    4h 57m
    €46–187

  2. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    5h 28m
    €36–159

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester 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
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athycar car
    8h 30m
    €55–384

  4. 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 Athytrain train Re / ...
    9h 4m
    €88–141

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    7h 3m
    €66–201

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain train
    7h 28m
    €48–170

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Athy. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to Athy via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 30m.

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