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

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There are 9 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ireland by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    10h 10m
    €106–180

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    7h 33m
    €59–173

  3. Bus, ferry via Bangor

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    10h 12m

  4. 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 Llys Watlingbus4X
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    10h 55m

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

    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
    6h 58m
    €75–242

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

    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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeLPL - BFS
    5. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
    8h 31m
    €83–238

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

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    8h 12m
    €67–186

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

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Stationbus
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    9h 20m
    €83–266

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

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    9h 24m
    €94–396

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, then take the vehicle to Spencer Dock. 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 Road in around 10h 12m.

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