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

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Kirkbycar
    5h 23m
    £53–79
  2. Fly, line 19 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus
    3h 37m
    £40–179
  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    8h 42m
    £74–115
  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to ChestertrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    8h 21m
    £54–88
  5. Ferry, train, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    8h 49m
    £53–78

Dublin to Kirkby by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kirkby. However, you can take the car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Kirkby. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kirkby Bus Station via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Chester, Railway Station, Hood street, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 42m.

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