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 and line 190 bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 5h 10m.

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 52m and costs €45 - €180.

How far is it from Manchester to Slane?

The distance between Manchester and Slane is 349 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 52m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Manchester to Slane, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 161+ hotels available in Slane.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Slane by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Manchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Slane
6h 6m
€85–110
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, line 190 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Slane
5h 10m
€42–140
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Abbey Street to Slane980
9h 52m
€99–171
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
4h 52m
€49–180
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Abbey Street to Slane980
10h 25m
€96–140
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
6h 31m
€56–160
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
6h 20m
€59–188
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
6h 36m
€46–168
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
7h 8m
€63–190
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride
6h 57m
€65–208

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

26Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Slane. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Slane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Slane via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey Street, and Abbey Street in around 9h 52m.

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