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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Longford by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Longfordtrain train
    5h 22m
    €41–157

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Longfordcar car
    8h 58m
    €63–398

  3. 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 Longfordtrain train Ic / ...
    9h 54m
    €94–165

  4. 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 Longford Stnbus bus 23 / ...
    10h 58m
    €102–177

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    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 train from Drumcondra to Longfordtrain train
    5h 57m
    €53–168

  6. 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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain train
    8h 7m
    €69–178

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Longford, IE-LD, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Longford. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 15, take the line 41 bus to Drumcondra Stn, walk to Drumcondra, then take the train to Longford. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to Longford via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 58m.

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