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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Slane is to fly and bus which costs €30 - €150 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Slane is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €40 - €180.

How far is it from Manchester to Slane?

The distance between Manchester and Slane is 334 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Slane without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Manchester to Slane, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 166+ hotels available in Slane.

Manchester to Slane - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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

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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
4h 38m
€42–171
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
5h 4m
€34–141
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Abbey Street to Slanebus 980
9h 41m
€109–185
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Slanecar
7h 41m
€119–175
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 Drogheda Macbridetrain
6h 38m
€52–146
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 Drogheda Macbridetrain
6h 21m
€52–179
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
7h
€40–171
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 Drogheda Macbridetrain
7h 6m
€58–161
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
6h 50m
€63–189

Manchester to Slane by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

9h 41mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Slane.

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Distance: 334 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Slane, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Slane. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to Drogheda Bus Station, then take the line 190 bus to Slane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Slane via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey Street, and Abbey Street in around 9h 41m.

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