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

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Ellesmere by car ferry, taxi, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Ellesmeretaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    £208–523

  2. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 54m
    £55–194

  3. Ferry, train

    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
    £68–110

  4. 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 Railway Station to Watergate Streetbus bus
    6h 13m

  5. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    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
    £106–255

  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 7m

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, line 501 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Gateway to Watergate Streetbus bus
    7h 26m

  8. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    8h 25m
    £57–162

  9. Fly to Bristol Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    8h 43m
    £55–183

Dublin to Ellesmere by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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 Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, 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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