What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Ireland is to fly and tram which costs €35 - €150 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Ireland is to fly and tram which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Burlington Road via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Ireland?

The distance between Birkenhead and Ireland is 267 km.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 30m and costs €90 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Ireland?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Birkenhead to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Ireland bus from?

Birkenhead to Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Ireland bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Ireland.

Birkenhead to Ireland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
3h 21m
€36–146
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 9m
€30–171
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
7h 30m
€90–142
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
17h 29m
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 3m
€45–130
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
5h 2m
€35–148
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4h 46m
€45–149
Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
8h 13m
€68–98
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
9h 51m
€72–115

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

26Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Ireland.

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Distance: 266.7 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Birkenhead to Ireland. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birkenhead Central to Spencer Dock via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 7h 30m.

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