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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ireland is to fly and tram which costs €35 - €130 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €40 - €170.

How far is it from Manchester to Ireland?

The distance between Manchester and Ireland is 303 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Manchester to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1075+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3h 44m
€45–170
Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
4h 10m
€30–153
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
7h 23m
€102–175
Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
8h 7m
€65–125
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
8h 8m
€127–185
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, tram
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
4h 6m
€35–130
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
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 53m
€43–165
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
€43–173
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 25m
€54–175
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram
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 tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
6h 4m
€40–160
Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
4h 51m
€38–173

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

26Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Ireland.

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Distance: 303.4 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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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