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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cavan is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cavan is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cavan?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cavan station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cavan Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cavan?

The distance between Manchester and Cavan is 395 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cavan without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 26m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Manchester to Cavan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cavan bus from?

Manchester to Cavan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Cavan bus arrive?

Manchester to Cavan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 102+ hotels available in Cavan.

Manchester to Cavan - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Cavan by train, plane, bus, ferry, busferry, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
5h 34m
€51–184
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
5h 57m
€44–134
Train, ferry, bus
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 bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Station30
10h 26m
€114–214
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Cavan Bus Station271
14h 55m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Cavan Bus Station271
15h 43m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station
7h 21m
€60–163
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station
7h 10m
€63–191
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 12m
€48–162
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station
7h 53m
€68–193
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station
7h 42m
€69–211
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 Cavan
6h 56m
€93–173

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

26Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Cavan.

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Distance: 395.2 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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 Rhyl, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 10h 26m.

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