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

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There are 10 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ireland by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Aberystwyth 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
    9h 15m
    €62–393

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 11m

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 21m
    €108–205

  4. Bus, ferry via Llangefni

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    11h 56m

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

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 55m
    €95–260

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    7h 24m
    €89–209

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    7h 12m
    €91–224

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

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    8h 25m
    €120–257

  9. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    9h 39m
    €113–283

  10. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    9h 14m
    €117–366

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth 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 bus from North Parade to Eastmoreland Place via Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Rd in around 10h 11m.

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