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How to get fromLeicester to Irelandby train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Leicester to Ireland by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 17m
    €58–164

  2. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Leicester to East Midlands Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    5h 17m
    €46–161

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Leicester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    9h 6m
    €65–398

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 31m
    €84–208

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 19m
    €132–298

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

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 46m
    €75–196

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 40m
    €88–224

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 39m
    €82–227

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    5h 44m
    €84–261

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    5h 17m
    €64–266

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

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 53m
    €102–247

  12. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 59m
    €118–237

Leicester to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Leicester to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 9h 6m.

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