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

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There are 11 ways to get from Shropshire 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
    8h 4m
    €77–156

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    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 13m
    €51–377

  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 51m
    €80–162

  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
    5h 17m
    €64–205

  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
    9h 14m
    €115–277

  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
    5h 33m
    €57–195

  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
    6h 14m
    €56–171

  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 41m
    €80–217

  9. 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
    6h 17m
    €64–287

  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
    6h 34m
    €58–247

  11. Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    7h 19m
    €86–242

Shropshire to Ireland by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Shropshire to Ireland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Shropshire to Ireland. 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, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, then take the vehicle to Spencer Dock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eastmoreland Place via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Rd in around 8h 51m.

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