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How to get fromDerby to Irelandby train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Derby to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4h 46m
    €72–198

  2. Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram tram
    4h 34m
    €36–157

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 55m
    €78–164

  4. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    11h 17m
    €116–263

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    9h 22m
    €117–206

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 5m
    €59–166

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, tram

    1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram tram
    5h 38m
    €84–225

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 32m
    €82–212

  9. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    5h 51m
    €66–261

  10. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    6h 45m
    €78–212

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Derby, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Derby to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Derby to Spencer Dock via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 8h 55m.

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