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 €60 - €160 and takes 7h 52m.

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 €90 - €210.

How far is it from Manchester to Castlebar?

The distance between Manchester and Castlebar is 500 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 which takes 12h 15m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Manchester to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 204+ hotels available in Castlebar.

Manchester to Castlebar - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Castlebar by train, plane, bus, 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 Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
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 1m
€106–227
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
€52–200
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rhyl
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
12h 15m
€122–218
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Foxford22
13h 19m
€111–183
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 22m
€109–204
Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
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
€95–207
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 52m
€63–156
Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Long Eaton
3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EMA - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
7h 51m
€74–269

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

23Weekly Services

12h 15mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Castlebar.

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Distance: 500.1 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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 Piccadilly to Castlebar via Rhyl, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 15m.

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