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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Aberystwyth Castle by car ferry, car, bus, train, or ferry

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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
    £53–79

  2. 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 32m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    10h 10m
    £78–116

  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 38m

  5. 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 45m

  6. 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 24m
    £86–119

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 car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Aberystwyth Castle via Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 32m.

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