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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Doolin is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €180 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Doolin is to fly and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs €40 - €180.

How far is it from Manchester to Doolin?

The distance between Manchester and Doolin is 541 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Doolin without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 55m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Manchester to Doolin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Doolin?

There are 361+ hotels available in Doolin.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Doolin by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
6h 53m
€43–173
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus 350
13h 55m
€114–207
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Doolincar
10h 48m
€157–230
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
8h 58m
€102–243
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus
9h 40m
€69–206
Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus
8h 21m
€99–232
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus
10h 3m
€59–165
Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LPL - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
7h 30m
€91–244
Fly Manchester Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane MAN - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
9h 56m
€78–217

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

26Weekly Services

13h 55mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Doolin.

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Distance: 540.5 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Doolin. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doolin via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 13h 55m.

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