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

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Castlebar by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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    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
    €50–191

  2. 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 34m
    €101–179

  3. 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 49m
    €127–305

  4. 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
    €142–431

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    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 23m
    €51–174

  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 47m
    €70–181

  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
    8h 58m
    €56–240

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

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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 Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's to Castlebar via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 34m.

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