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How to get fromBirmingham to Dundalkby plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Birmingham to Dundalk by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 44m
    €52–161

  2. Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    5h 4m
    €41–138

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    9h 50m
    €103–181

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from 3Arena to Stapleton Placebus bus
    12h 50m
    €156–365

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dundalkcar car
    8h 26m
    €136–419

  6. Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 38m
    €69–189

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    5h 26m
    €72–230

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    5h 38m
    €75–222

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

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 1m
    €81–233

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 19m
    €85–225

  11. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    6h 9m
    €71–195

  12. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    10h 33m
    €108–189

Birmingham to Dundalk by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Dundalk, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Dundalk. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Dundalk via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 50m.

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