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How to get fromManchester to Arklowby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklowcar car
    8h 23m
    €54–383

  2. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybankbus bus
    5h 35m
    €43–159

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    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 bus from Dublin Busáras to Ferrybankbus bus 2
    9h 35m
    €95–151

  4. 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 Tara Street to Arklowtrain train Ic
    10h 15m
    €89–142

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybankbus bus
    5h 8m
    €54–188

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybankbus bus
    7h 20m
    €72–211

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ferrybankbus bus
    7h 38m
    €56–160

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Arklow. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Arklow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ferrybank via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 9h 35m.

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