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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Wakefield by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    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. Drive from Liverpool to Wakefieldcar car
    8h 11m
    £45–313

  2. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Apperley Bridge to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    5h 20m
    £26–116

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    8h 56m
    £79–128

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 18m
    £43–160

  5. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    9h 4m
    £116–271

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 18m
    £35–144

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    6h 7m
    £66–181

  8. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    5h 50m
    £52–177

  9. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    6h 41m
    £76–189

Dublin to Wakefield by ferry and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Wakefield. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Wakefield. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Wakefield Kirkgate via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 56m.

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