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How to get fromNorth West to Irelandby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from North West to Ireland by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from North West 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
    7h 46m
    €42–364

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 3m
    €88–144

  3. Line 125 bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Scant Row to Bolton Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4h 50m
    €53–190

  4. Train, ferry via Newton-le-Willows Interchange

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    11h 33m
    €126–303

  5. Line 125 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Scant Row to Bolton Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 13m
    €43–161

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 34m
    €62–171

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 24m
    €67–192

  8. Line 125 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Scant Row to Bolton Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 21m
    €42–253

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 7m
    €74–220

  10. Line 125 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the bus from Scant Row to Bolton Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    5h 53m
    €46–215

North West to Ireland by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between North West, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from North West to Ireland. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scant Row to Spencer Dock via Bolton Interchange, Bolton, Manchester Oxford Road, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 9h 3m.

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