What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Birkenhead?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Birkenhead is to car ferry which costs £28 - £300 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Birkenhead?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Birkenhead is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs £24 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct ferry between Dublin and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct ferry from Dublin to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Dublin Terminal 1 and arriving at Liverpool via Isle of Man Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Dublin to Birkenhead?

The distance between Dublin and Birkenhead is 158 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Birkenhead without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Birkenhead without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 27m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Birkenhead?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Dublin to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Birkenhead bus from?

Dublin to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Dublin to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dublin to Birkenhead?

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2633+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Dublin to Birkenhead - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Birkenhead by plane, ferry, train, bus, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly to Liverpool
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2h 58m
£24–123
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 27m
£55–116
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
17h 26m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 11m
£35–149
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 35m
£87–217
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
6h 45m
£28–296

Dublin to Birkenhead by ferry and train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Liverpool via Isle of Man Douglas in around 6h 45m.

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