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How to get fromIreland to Walesby car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Wales by car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or tram

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Walescar car
    8h 45m
    £49–329

  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 59m
    £44–165

  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
    10h 38m
    £80–160

  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 44m
    £53–181

  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
    10h 46m
    £114–280

  6. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 52m
    £48–210

  7. 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 59m
    £44–139

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 7m
    £67–197

  9. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    3. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Kiveton Bridgetrain train
    6h 1m
    £50–163

  10. 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 29m
    £64–175

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 263.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Ireland and Wales, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Wales. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Wales. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burlington Road to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Sean Moore Rd, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 10h 38m.

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