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

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There are 8 ways to get from Wales to Dublin by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4h 19m
    €49–199

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kiveton Bridge to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    5h 52m
    €46–151

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Wales to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    8h 25m
    €56–384

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 53m
    €95–182

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h
    €61–199

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 43m
    €76–208

  7. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    5h 41m
    €58–186

  8. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 16m
    €97–277

Wales to Dublin by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 375.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Wales to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wales to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 8h 25m.

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