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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ellesmere is to ferry and train which costs £65 - £110 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ellesmere is to ferry and train via Chester which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £170.

How far is it from Dublin to Ellesmere?

The distance between Dublin and Ellesmere is 176 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 via Chester which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Dublin to Ellesmere, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere?

There are 823+ hotels available in Ellesmere.

Dublin to Ellesmere - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Ellesmere by ferry, train, plane, bus, car ferry, or taxi

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Ferry, train via Chester
best
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 38m
£120–166
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 2m
£68–109
Fly to Liverpool, train, line 508 bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wemtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Watergate Streetbus
6h 16m
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Ellesmeretaxi
7h 56m
£208–517
Ferry, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 9m
£105–252
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, line 501 bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus
7h 7m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 175 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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 Chester, 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 Ferry, Holyhead, Shrewsbury, and The Gateway in around 9h 2m.

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