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How to get fromManchester to Dublin Terminal 1by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Dublin Terminal 1 by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Manchester to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    5h 26m
    €75–145

  2. Fly from Manchester Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    5h 17m
    €44–149

  3. 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 Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quaybus785
    16h 15m

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    4h 52m
    €50–179

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HolyheadtrainManchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    7h 19m
    €71–172

  6. Train, car ferry via Chester

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    7h 34m
    €67–113

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland?

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

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