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

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There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Cavan by train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 32m
    €57–189

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 54m
    €46–157

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 12m
    €135–200

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus bus 423
    3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    17h 9m

  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 Cavancar car
    8h 8m
    €129–202

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 31m
    €55–164

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 14m
    €56–192

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 4m
    €68–176

  9. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 52m
    €50–167

  10. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 48m
    €71–184

  11. Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    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 Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 30
    10h 21m
    €147–209

Manchester to Cavan by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Cavan. 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 Zone 12, then take the bus to Cavan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cavan Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 10h 12m.

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