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 €40 - €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 36m and costs €40 - €180.

How far is it from Manchester to Dundalk?

The distance between Manchester and Dundalk is 437 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 8h 52m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Manchester to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 244+ hotels available in Dundalk.

Manchester to Dundalk - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Dundalk by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4h 47m
€46–174
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
4h 59m
€44–137
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
8h 52m
€109–187
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from 3Arena to Stapleton Placebus
9h 35m
€96–143
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dundalkcar
7h 17m
€113–165
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
4h 37m
€53–178
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 Dundalktrain
4h 36m
€45–172
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 20m
€54–175
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 9m
€56–193
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
6h 59m
€47–178

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

26Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.1 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Dundalk. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dundalk via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 52m.

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