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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Castlebarby plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Castlebar by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    7h 25m
    €51–182

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebarbus bus
    6h 22m
    €48–178

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    12h 39m
    €104–164

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Swinfordbus bus 22
    14h 52m
    €175–367

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Castlebarcar car
    9h 54m
    €145–435

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebarbus bus
    5h 50m
    €74–190

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus
    9h 2m
    €56–229

  8. Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EMA - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebarbus bus
    8h 42m
    €142–475

Greater Manchester to Castlebar by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Castlebar, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Castlebar. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Chester Street, walk to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside Road to Castlebar via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 39m.

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