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Travelling to UK by Stena in the winter ? (Dublin to Manchester)

  • 02-10-2016 06:56PM
    #1
    Spirogyra
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    Hi I'm wondering what this trip is like in November/December/January? A few friends have told me that ferry crossings can be rough or even prone to cancellation?. I want to go from Dublin to Manchester and won't fly. I'm thinking of Eurolines (Bus). Thanks
    S


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  • #2
    theteal
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    To Liverpool? Doesn't that stena take about 8 hours?

    We've done Holyhead to Dublin several times now around xmas time. I can't say I've noticed it being much more rough than normal. Obviously there is a chance that the weather can be crap at that time of year but thankfully we've never been subject to a cancellation (I've just jinxed this xmas, haven't I?).


  • #3
    wintear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭wintear


    It depends on the ferry. The high speed ferries don't travel in bad weather but the old school ferries generally sail all the time.


  • #4
    ScouseMouse
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    Practically nothing stop the ferry ferries. Its the fast ones that have trouble but Stena sold their one and the Irish Ferries one only needs a sneeze to stop it. Make a booking for the a proper ferry, recommend the Stena ship "Adventurer" or the Irish Ferries Ulysses, (not the IF Johnathon Swift) and you will be fine.


  • #5
    ScouseMouse
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    theteal wrote: »
    To Liverpool? Doesn't that stena take about 8 hours?

    We've done Holyhead to Dublin several times now around xmas time. I can't say I've noticed it being much more rough than normal. Obviously there is a chance that the weather can be crap at that time of year but thankfully we've never been subject to a cancellation (I've just jinxed this xmas, haven't I?).

    Just stay away from the Stena Superfast 10, its a pox, unreliable and is a pain in the ass.


  • #6
    Spirogyra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭Spirogyra


    Can anyone recommend anywhere nice to stay in Manchester? Ideally central and not too loud,thanksðŸ˜႒ bus stops at Chorlton St


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  • #7
    ScouseMouse
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    Spirogyra wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend anywhere nice to stay in Manchester? Ideally central and not too loud,thanksðŸ˜႒ bus stops at Chorlton St

    As far away from Old Trafford as possible:D How about LIVERPOOL :pac:


  • #8
    schemingbohemia
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    Spirogyra wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend anywhere nice to stay in Manchester? Ideally central and not too loud,thanksðŸ˜႒ bus stops at Chorlton St

    The Premier Inn beside Piccadilly is grand. What's your budget? There's plenty of cheap Ibis, Travelodge on Portland Street.


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