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How to get fromShrewsbury to Irelandby train, ferry, plane, car, or car ferry

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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 via Chester

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    7h 34m
    €78–144

  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
    €49–375

  3. Train, ferry

    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 51m
    €84–145

  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 47m
    €61–200

  5. Train, ferry #2

    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 14m
    €86–240

  6. 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
    4h 43m
    €56–176

  7. 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
    €55–161

  8. 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 11m
    €78–212

  9. 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 44m
    €57–238

  10. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    5h 47m
    €61–282

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 310.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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 Chester, 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 Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Rd in around 7h 51m.

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