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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Athy is to fly and train which costs €45 - €140 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Athy is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €50 - €190.

How far is it from Manchester to Athy?

The distance between Manchester and Athy is 364 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Athy without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 27m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Manchester to Athy, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athy?

There are 136+ hotels available in Athy.

Manchester to Athy - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

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

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

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
5h 15m
€54–186
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
5h 38m
€47–136
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
9h 27m
€113–185
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Athycar
9h 3m
€138–205
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
7h 39m
€50–160
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
7h 25m
€67–299
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
7h 50m
€65–185
Train, ferry via Chester
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
9h 53m
€99–176

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

24Weekly Services

9h 27mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Athy.

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Distance: 364.3 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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 Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athy. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Athy via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 27m.

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