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How to get fromAshbourne to Dublinby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ashbourne to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Ashbourne 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
    8h 25m
    €52–377

  2. Bus to East Midlands Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    5h 6m
    €35–153

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 33m
    €95–186

  4. Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Market Placebus bus
    2. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 45m
    €46–178

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Market Placebus bus 441 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 45m
    €94–169

  6. Bus, train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Market Placebus bus 441 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 9m
    €129–284

  7. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Morledgebus bus
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 5m
    €58–181

  8. Bus, line 841 bus, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 33m

Ashbourne to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Ashbourne, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ashbourne to Dublin. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Morledge, Railway Station, Derby, Crewe, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 33m.

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