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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 Castlebarbus bus
    5h 59m
    €96–228

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus
    8h 35m
    €58–200

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train Re
    12h 2m
    €119–197

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Dublin Busáras to Foxfordbus bus 22
    13h 47m
    €117–185

  5. 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 Castlebarcar car
    9h 45m
    €143–221

  6. 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 Castlebarbus bus
    5h 22m
    €95–207

  7. 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 Castlebartrain train
    7h 25m
    €69–207

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    7h 48m
    €61–156

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

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 2m.

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