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How to get fromPontypool to Dublinby train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Pontypool to Dublin by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 40m
    €118–219

  2. Bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    5h 53m
    €35–167

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Pontypool 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 47m
    €73–409

  4. Train, ferry via Cwmbran

    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    10h 20m
    €153–339

  5. Bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    5h 51m
    €43–237

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 36m
    €98–284

  7. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 54m
    €77–209

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 59m
    €88–265

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    7h 24m
    €88–230

  10. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    7h 54m
    €116–342

Pontypool to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Pontypool to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to Pontypool and New Inn station, walk to Pontypool & New Inn, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pontypool to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 9h 47m.

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