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How to get fromShropshire to Dublinby train, ferry, plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Shropshire to Dublin 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 51m
    €78–153

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 47m
    €49–164

  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
    8h 30m
    €79–148

  4. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    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 48m
    €56–203

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shropshire 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 1m
    €50–375

  6. 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 53m
    €81–243

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 4m
    €50–178

  8. Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    6h 49m
    €78–240

Shropshire to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Shropshire to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to The Gateway, walk to Shrewsbury, take the train to Chester, 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 Lodge Crescent Jct to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 8h 30m.

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