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

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Carlingford by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    9h 6m
    €129–199

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 30m
    €43–157

  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 3Arena to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus
    11h 14m
    €109–169

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Carlingfordcar car
    7h 22m
    €114–384

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 161 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Stn to Carlingfordbus bus
    5h 55m
    €64–160

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 161 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Stn to Carlingfordbus bus
    6h 17m
    €61–172

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 4m
    €53–176

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    6h 46m
    €71–201

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    6h 30m
    €77–199

Manchester to Carlingford by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Carlingford. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Dundalk, then take the taxi to Carlingford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlingford via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, 3Arena, and Dundalk Bus Stn in around 11h 14m.

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