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How to get fromColwyn Bay to Dublinby train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Dublin by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5h 32m
    €80–175

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watlingbus bus 4X
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    7h 48m
    €47–57

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    9h 2m
    €142–207

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3h 59m
    €65–185

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 38m
    €57–178

Colwyn Bay to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Colwyn Bay to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colwyn Bay to Dublin via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 9h 2m.

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