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

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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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  1. Ferry, train via Chester

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    6h 37m
    £78–137

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 1m
    £65–123

  3. Fly to Liverpool, train, line 508 bus

    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 Wemtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Watergate Streetbus bus
    6h 19m

  4. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Ellesmeretaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    £118–405

  5. Ferry, train #2

    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 - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 9m
    £73–209

  6. 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 8m

Dublin to Ellesmere by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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 1m.

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