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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Tralee is to fly and train which costs €45 - €180 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Tralee is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Tralee?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Tralee Prince's Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Tralee?

The distance between Manchester and Tralee is 540 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Tralee without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 32m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Manchester to Tralee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Tralee bus from?

Manchester to Tralee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Tralee bus arrive?

Manchester to Tralee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Tralee?

There are 190+ hotels available in Tralee.

Manchester to Tralee - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Tralee by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Fly to Kerry Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
4h 52m
€67–191
Fly to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
2. Take the train from Mallow to Tralee
8h 8m
€50–172
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to TraleeIc
14h 32m
€84–149
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
18h 16m
€194–333
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay785
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Street300
20h 16m
Fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street
7h 45m
€54–190
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Tralee
8h 47m
€124–220

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

5Weekly Planes

2h 28mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 540.2 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Ryanair flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR) 5 times a week.

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