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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Ireland is to train and ferry which costs €45 - €130 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €160.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Ireland?

The distance between Birkenhead and Ireland is 255 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 17m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m 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 1150+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Birkenhead to Ireland by train, plane, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3h 17m
€39–151
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 17m
€50–124
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
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 42m
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
4h 54m
€51–137
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 37m
€47–155
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
5h 7m
€49–160
Fly Liverpool to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
4h 32m
€50–215
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 14m
€59–130
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
9h 51m
€51–121

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

26Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Ireland.

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Distance: 255.3 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Ireland?

Ryanair flies from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK) 6 times a week.

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