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How to get fromManchester to Irelandby train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3h 45m
    €41–172

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    4h 25m
    €29–162

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    7h 38m
    €88–169

  4. Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    8h 24m
    €74–125

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    8h 8m
    €127–180

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram tram
    4h 6m
    €34–129

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 52m
    €43–133

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 35m
    €45–162

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 25m
    €52–166

  10. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram tram
    6h 2m
    €38–164

  11. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    4h 51m
    €38–162

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ireland?

Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK) twice daily.

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