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How to get fromDublin to Ellesmereby ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Ellesmere by ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Wrexham Generaltrain train Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    7h 7m
    £72–132

  2. Fly to Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 20m
    £48–171

  3. Ferry, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    9h 13m
    £58–118

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmerecar car
    9h 7m
    £98–174

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, line 501 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus bus
    7h 10m

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Wrexham General, then take the taxi 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 13m.

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