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How to get fromOld Colwyn to Dublinby train, ferry, bus, busferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Old Colwyn to Dublin by train, ferry, bus, busferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5h 17m
    €48–78

  2. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Rhyl to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    18h 22m
    €73–124

  3. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 11m
    €55–188

  4. Train, ferry via St Catherine's Church

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    6h 9m
    €94–252

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 32m
    €62–204

Old Colwyn to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Old Colwyn, Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Old Colwyn to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Walks to The Gresham Hotel via Rhyl Bus Station Stand D, Rhyl, Chester, Chester Bus Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Glengall in around 18h 22m.

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