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How to get fromDublin to Aberystwyth Castleby car ferry, car, ferry, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Aberystwyth Castle by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Aberystwyth Castlecar
    5h 43m
    £64–79

  2. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadferryDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    9h 40m

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    10h 19m
    £78–119

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    9h 42m

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    9h 51m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Aberystwyth Castle, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Aberystwyth Castle. However, you can take the car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Aberystwyth Castle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Aberystwyth Castle via Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 40m.

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