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

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

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    4h 1m
    €42–149

  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 Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    8h 42m
    €93–165

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from 3Arena to Stapleton Placebus bus
    9h 50m
    €95–248

  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 Dundalkcar car
    7h 18m
    €113–385

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 42m
    €51–152

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    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 Dundalktrain train
    4h 26m
    €60–160

  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 Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    4h 36m
    €54–180

  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 Dundalktrain train
    5h 11m
    €66–173

  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 Dundalktrain train
    4h 55m
    €70–181

Manchester to Dundalk by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Dundalk. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Stapleton Place. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dundalk via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 42m.

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