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

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Ireland by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, 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
    €73–93

  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 25m
    €62–224

  3. 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 19m
    €89–169

  4. 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
    10h 38m

  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 Holyhead stationbus4X
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    11h 9m

  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 4m
    €74–239

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest 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 train from Aberystwyth to North Wall Quay via Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Castleforbes Road in around 10h 19m.

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