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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dublin is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €45 - €70 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dublin is to train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs €40 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Glasgow Buchanan and Belfast Glengall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dublin?

The distance between Manchester and Dublin is 291 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dublin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 6m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Manchester to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dublin bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Dublin bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Dublin?

Book your Manchester to Dublin bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1127+ hotels available in Dublin.

Manchester to Dublin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3h 20m
€40–166
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3h 46m
€29–147
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
7h 6m
€80–129
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus
14h 37m
€49–70
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5h 43m
€59–151
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
5h 31m
€58–199
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Liverpooltaxi
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
7h 24m
€218–569
Train, ferry via Manchester Piccadilly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
7h 33m
€125–299

Manchester to Dublin by train and ferry

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.8 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) hourly.

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