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 €35 - €130 and takes 3h 38m.

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 15m 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 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 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 7m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 1075+ hotels available in Dublin.

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

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

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 15m
€45–169
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3h 38m
€35–129
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 7m
€101–173
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
14h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
8h 8m
€127–185
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
5h 35m
€40–159
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 24m
€47–281
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5h 37m
€49–182
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 19m
€62–122

Manchester to Dublin by train and ferry

26Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Dublin.

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Distance: 290.5 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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) every 2 hours.

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