What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ellesmere?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ellesmere is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £75 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Ellesmere?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ellesmere is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 24m and costs £60 - £75.

How far is it from Dublin to Ellesmere?

The distance between Dublin and Ellesmere is 156 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Ellesmere without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Ellesmere without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 1m and costs £65 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Ellesmere?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Dublin to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 757+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Dublin to Ellesmere - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Ellesmere by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Ellesmere
5h 24m
£61–74
Fly, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
6h 18m
£53–211
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
9h 1m
£66–97
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
9h 11m
£66–137

Dublin to Ellesmere by ferry, foot, train, and bus

21Weekly Services

9h 1mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 155 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ellesmere. However, you can take the car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Ellesmere. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Watergate Street via Holyhead, Holyhead, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 9h 1m.

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