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

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ireland 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 43m
    €69–93

  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
    €55–189

  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 13m

  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
    10h 15m
    €120–171

  5. 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

  6. 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 7m
    €75–237

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest 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 drive to Holyhead, 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 Road in around 10h 13m.

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