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How to get fromAberystwyth to Ashbourneby car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ashbourne by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    5h 59m
    €76–97

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    7h 29m
    €58–218

  3. Bus, ferry via Bangor

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    11h 37m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    11h 42m
    €91–175

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    7h 5m
    €67–233

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead stationbus4X
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    12h 7m

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Ashbourne, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Ashbourne. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Ashbourne. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to Ashbourne via Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and 3Arena in around 11h 37m.

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