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How to get fromAberystwyth to Irelandby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ireland by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    9h 15m
    €62–393

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 3m
    €47–88

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 53m
    €113–217

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

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    7h 6m
    €100–266

  5. Bus, ferry via Llangefni

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    12h 39m
    €73–183

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    7h 30m
    €92–227

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    7h 22m
    €93–256

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

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    8h 30m
    €116–278

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    9h 33m
    €122–312

Aberystwyth to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Ireland. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Spencer Dock via Shrewsbury, Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 9h 53m.

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