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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Castlebar is to fly and train which costs €65 - €180 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Castlebar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs €95 - €220.

How far is it from Manchester to Castlebar?

The distance between Manchester and Castlebar is 501 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Castlebar without a car is to train and ferry via Dublin which takes 12h 21m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Manchester to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 204+ hotels available in Castlebar.

Manchester to Castlebar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Castlebar by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)MAN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
5h 25m
€100–217
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
7h 55m
€58–210
Train, ferry via Dublin
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 CastlebarIc / ...
12h 21m
€110–192
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras Bus to Foxford22
14h 42m
€104–230
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 Castlebar
8h 21m
€114–205
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 Castlebar
6h
€106–247
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 Castlebar
7h 31m
€75–208
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 Castlebar
7h 55m
€69–178
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
13h 34m
€77–139

Manchester to Castlebar by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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14h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Castlebar. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Castlebar via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 21m.

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