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

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

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    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
    7h 41m
    €53–159

  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 48m
    €44–184

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus bus 761 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    13h 33m
    €101–221

  4. 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 train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    13h 54m
    €91–173

  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 Doolincar car
    10h 48m
    €131–227

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 19m
    €67–199

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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
    8h 59m
    €63–223

  8. 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
    €60–223

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest 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 take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to ATU Galway, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doolin via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Wellington Quay, Crampton Quay, Galway Coach Station, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 13h 33m.

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