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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kilkeel is to drive and car ferry which costs £95 - £150 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kilkeel is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 20m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kilkeel?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Kilkeel. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Kilmorey Arms via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Newcastle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kilkeel?

The distance between Manchester and Kilkeel is 274 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kilkeel without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Manchester to Kilkeel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kilkeel bus from?

Manchester to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Kilkeel bus arrive?

Manchester to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Kilkeel?

There are 110+ hotels available in Kilkeel.

Manchester to Kilkeel - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Kilkeel by train, ferry, car, bus, busferry, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Drive from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kilkeelcar
9h 2m
£103–171
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kilkeelcar
7h 20m
£96–147
Train, ferry, drive via Dundalk
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Tara Street to Dundalktrain Re / ...
5. Drive from Dundalk to Kilkeelcar
11h 21m
£98–166
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus 520 / ...
14h 29m
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Newcastle Bus Stationbus
5h 47m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus
6h 17m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus
6h 50m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, line 39 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Newry Streetbus
6h 17m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Newcastle Bus Stationbus
6h 20m
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, line 39 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Newry Streetbus
6h 39m

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Kilkeel.

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Distance: 272.3 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

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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