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There are 11 ways to get from Dundalk to Birmingham by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    4h 12m
    £51–186

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    4h 41m
    £34–114

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    10h 8m
    £85–156

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    5. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    14h 50m
    £72–137

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dundalk to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Birminghamcar car
    8h 26m
    £113–356

  6. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    4h 35m
    £49–130

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 31m
    £62–185

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    3. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 58m
    £57–165

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 28m
    £64–200

  10. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 31m
    £80–200

  11. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    11h 4m
    £95–182

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

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Birmingham. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Birmingham New Street via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 10h 8m.

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