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

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There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Cavan by train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 12 to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus
    5h 30m
    €57–190

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 57m
    €44–126

  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 Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus
    10h 15m
    €99–160

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    15h 43m
    €60–155

  5. 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 Cavancar car
    8h 16m
    €123–409

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus
    6h 1m
    €46–162

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 41m
    €46–144

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 22m
    €53–154

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 6m
    €59–182

  10. Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    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 Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    10h 27m
    €99–166

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Cavan. However, you can 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Cavan Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cavan Bus Stn via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 10h 15m.

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