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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Ireland by plane, tram, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram tram
    3h 5m
    €35–131

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    4h 10m
    €29–194

  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
    €65–134

  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
    €74–181

  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
    €101–182

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3h 43m
    €49–171

  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
    €45–145

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 23m
    €61–155

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ireland?

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

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