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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus bus Taith
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 52m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    9h 16m
    €63–395

  3. Bus, ferry via Bangor

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Bangor stationbus bus Taith
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h

  4. 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 8m
    €114–183

  5. Bus, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Holyhead Portbus bus Taith
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    9h 18m

  6. 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
    7h 6m
    €92–256

  7. 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 30m
    €83–206

  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 37m
    €102–252

  9. 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
    8h 23m
    €86–231

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Ireland. However, you can take the bus to Holyhead Port, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Cullet Walk, then take the bus to Eastmoreland Place. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Eastmoreland Place via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Cullet Walk in around 9h.

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