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How to get fromManchester to Ashford Castleby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Ashford Castle 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 Ashford Castlecar car
    10h 33m
    €83–424

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, line 431 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 Claremorris to Congbus bus
    7h 27m
    €45–284

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus bus 721
    13h 30m
    €104–162

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, line 431 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Congbus bus
    6h 53m
    €71–186

  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 Claremorristrain train
    9h 29m
    €49–178

  6. 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 Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 21m
    €67–241

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 14m
    €67–286

Manchester to Ashford Castle by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ashford Castle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Ashford Castle. 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 Ashford Castle. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ashford Castle via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, Crampton Quay, Claremorris, and Cong in around 13h 30m.

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