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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Doolincar car
    10h 49m
    €158–231

  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 Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    6h 53m
    €47–182

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

    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 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus
    8h 20m
    €67–208

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus
    8h 42m
    €58–157

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

    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 ATU Galwaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus
    9h
    €112–252

  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 ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus
    8h 23m
    €116–231

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LPL - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    7h 30m
    €111–343

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    9h 56m
    €90–216

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Doolin. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Doolin. Alternatively, 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 13, take the bus to ATU Galway, then take the bus to Doolin.

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