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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Liverpool is to car ferry which costs £28 - £300 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Liverpool is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs £24 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

Is there a direct ferry between Dublin and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct ferry from Dublin to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Dublin Terminal 1 and arriving at Liverpool via Isle of Man Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Dublin to Liverpool?

The distance between Dublin and Liverpool is 158 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Liverpool without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 43m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Dublin to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Liverpool bus from?

Dublin to Liverpool bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Liverpool bus arrive?

Dublin to Liverpool bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dublin to Liverpool?

Book your Dublin to Liverpool bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2210+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Dublin to Liverpool - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Liverpool by plane, ferry, train, bus, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly to Liverpool
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2h 49m
£24–123
Ferry, train
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 43m
£57–120
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
16h 32m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 42m
£36–153
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
6h 45m
£28–295
Ferry, train via Rhyl
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 31m
£59–118
Ferry, train via Rhyl #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 39m
£62–195

Dublin to Liverpool by ferry and train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Liverpool, England?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Liverpool via Isle of Man Douglas in around 6h 45m.

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