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How to get fromManchester to IrelandBy plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Ireland by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3h 12m
    €35–140

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    4h 12m
    €29–174

  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 23m
    €66–135

  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 25m
    €74–206

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    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 49m
    €48–181

  6. 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 33m
    €51–174

  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 55m
    €44–135

  8. 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
    €68–166

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    7h 36m
    €43–566

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ireland?

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 2 hours.

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