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

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There are 11 ways to get from Wakefield to Ireland by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Wakefield 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 18m
    €54–382

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    5h 12m
    €40–133

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 22m
    €95–154

  4. Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    10h 18m
    €142–325

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 18m
    €61–200

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 26m
    €49–172

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 4m
    €66–164

  8. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 43m
    €63–183

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 34m
    €48–234

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 51m
    €76–192

  11. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    6h 7m
    €52–226

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Wakefield to Ireland. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Spencer Dock via Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 9h 22m.

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