What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €40 - €150 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland is to train and fly and tram which takes 4h 6m and costs €40 - €160.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Ireland?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Ireland is 288 km.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry via Hooton which takes 7h 31m and costs €85 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

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Ellesmere Port to Ireland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland by train, plane, tram, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, tram
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
4h 6m
€43–156
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
6h 11m
€41–149
Train, ferry via Hooton
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
7h 31m
€88–144
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
17h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
8h 24m
€132–192
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 47m
€52–141
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 31m
€57–169
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
8h 21m
€61–92

Ellesmere Port to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland.

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Distance: 287.7 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ellesmere Port to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Liverpool Central Loop Line, walk to Brownlow Hill, take the line 500 bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Spencer Dock via Hooton, Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 7h 31m.

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