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How to get fromSouth Dublin to Liverpoolby plane, car ferry, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from South Dublin to Liverpool by plane, car ferry, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Liverpool

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2h 42m
    £25–117

  2. Car ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    7h 7m
    £52–325

  3. Ferry, train via Rhyl

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    9h 26m
    £63–122

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    4h 39m
    £27–130

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    8h 36m
    £60–123

  6. Ferry, train via Bridge Street

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    10h 54m
    £68–205

South Dublin to Liverpool by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between South Dublin, Ireland and Liverpool, England?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South Dublin to Liverpool via Dublin Terminal 1 and Isle of Man Douglas in around 7h 7m.

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