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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    7h 17m
    €82–132

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shrewsbury 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
    8h 10m
    €50–376

  3. Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    8h 16m
    €129–303

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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
    4h 50m
    €59–205

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 27m
    €50–154

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 20m
    €69–201

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 45m
    €54–178

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 4m
    €77–229

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    5h 30m
    €56–276

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 54m
    €53–270

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Shrewsbury to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, then take the vehicle to Spencer Dock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shrewsbury to Eastmoreland Place via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Cullet Walk in around 8h 16m.

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