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How to get fromDublin to Walesby car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Wales by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Walescar car
    8h 33m
    £48–324

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 36m
    £43–170

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    9h
    £84–158

  4. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 24m
    £52–170

  5. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    9h 8m
    £86–237

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Kiveton Bridgetrain train
    6h 42m
    £43–133

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Kiveton Bridgetrain train
    5h 43m
    £45–158

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 7m
    £66–174

  9. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 55m
    £71–187

Dublin to Wales by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Wales. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Wales. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 9h.

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