Dublin to Manchester by train
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Overview: trains from Dublin to Manchester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Dublin to Manchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Dublin to Manchester by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Dublin to Manchester? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 267 kilometres.
Train cost between Dublin to Manchester
Getting from Dublin to Manchester by rail typically costs AU$76.79, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Train times for travel between Dublin and Manchester
If you are taking the train from Dublin to Manchester, you will have 9 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour and 33 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 02:15. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:35. On weekends, the first train departs at 02:15, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:35.
Dublin to Manchester distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 267 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 hours and 30 minutes.
When are tickets between Dublin and Manchester available for purchase?
Tickets for trains between Dublin and Manchester can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.
Maximising your travels to Manchester
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Manchester.
FAQs about the train journey from Dublin to Manchester
Want to know more about your journey from Dublin to Manchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Dublin and Manchester spans 267 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$76.79. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.
The fastest journey is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
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