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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Birmingham by car ferry, car, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Birminghamcar
    6h 24m
    £63–94
  2. Line 82 bus, fly to Birmingham Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sean Moore Road to Ringsend Roadbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    5h 15m
    £34–120
  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New StreettrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    8h 28m
    £73–149
  4. Car ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
    7h 43m
    £48–164
  5. Car ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New StreettrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    8h 46m
    £81–192
  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
    6h
    £49–221
  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
    6h 58m
    £52–184
  8. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    7h 2m
    £52–203
  9. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)planeDUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
    6h 30m
    £46–173

Dublin Terminal 1 to Birmingham by car ferry and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Birmingham, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Terminal 1 to Birmingham. However, you can take the car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Birmingham. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Birmingham New Street via Holyhead and Holyhead in around 8h 28m.

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