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How to get fromManchester to Kilkeelby train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Drive from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kilkeelcar car
    9h 2m
    £97–171

  2. Train, ferry, drive via Dundalk

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Tara Street to Dundalktrain train Re / ...
    5. Drive from Dundalk to Kilkeelcar car
    11h 21m
    £92–166

  3. 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 Kilkeelcar car
    7h 18m
    £95–145

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 47m

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 17m

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 49m

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, line 39 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Newry Streetbus bus
    6h 16m

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 19m

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, line 39 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Newry Streetbus bus
    6h 39m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Kilkeel, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Kilkeel. However, you can take the train to Chester, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then drive to Kilkeel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Kilkeel via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, Tara Street, and Dundalk in around 11h 21m.

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