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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dublin is to fly which costs €40 - €130 and takes 3h 41m.

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 21m and costs €45 - €180.

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 Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dublin?

The distance between Manchester and Dublin is 297 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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Dublin.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Dublin by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Manchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
5h 21m
€78–97
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3h 41m
€42–128
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
14h 22m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3h 21m
€49–178
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HolyheadManchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
7h 15m
€82–128
Train, ferry via Chester
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
7h 32m
€91–159
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
5h 1m
€46–156
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
5h 30m
€61–187
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
5h 27m
€61–280

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

45Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Dublin.

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Distance: 297.4 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

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

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