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

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

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain train
    6h 22m
    €42–153

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    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 bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus bus 847 / ...
    10h 45m
    €88–162

  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 Birrcar car
    9h 31m
    €110–200

  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 Tullamoretrain train
    7h 3m
    €54–193

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Birrbus bus
    7h 21m
    €47–188

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, line 843 bus

    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 Tullamoretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Spollanstown to Birrbus bus
    9h 21m
    €55–187

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Birrbus bus
    8h 42m
    €46–210

  8. Train, ferry, bus 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 bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus bus 847 / ...
    11h 49m
    €85–220

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Birr. 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, take the train to Tullamore, walk to Spollanstown, then take the line 843 bus to Birr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Birr via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Five Lamps, Talbot Street West, and Wellington Quay in around 10h 45m.

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