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How to get fromColwyn Bay to Irelandby train, ferry, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Ireland by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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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 33m
    €81–177

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    6h 24m
    €50–202

  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
    €144–209

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    4h 31m
    €70–195

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 4m
    €78–191

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    6h 8m
    €56–178

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 53m
    €79–209

Colwyn Bay to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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