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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dundalk is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €140 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dundalk is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs €50 - €180.

How far is it from Manchester to Dundalk?

The distance between Manchester and Dundalk is 381 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dundalk without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 12m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Manchester to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 241+ hotels available in Dundalk.

Manchester to Dundalk - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Dundalk by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Dundalk
6h 18m
€92–119
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
4h 59m
€46–137
Train, ferry
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
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DundalkIc / ...
9h 12m
€104–184
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from 3Arena to Stapleton Place
9h 22m
€121–195
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 40m
€52–150
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DundalkIc / ...
10h 9m
€78–134
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 Dundalk
4h 29m
€54–178
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
4h 39m
€53–177
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 15m
€57–180
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 4m
€59–198
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
6h 19m
€51–166

Manchester to Dundalk by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 381.3 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Dundalk. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dundalk via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 12m.

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