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 ferry via Hooton which costs €50 - €130 and takes 7h 16m.

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 10m and costs €40 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Outlet Village and arriving at Burlington Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

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 16m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Ellesmere Port to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Ireland bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Outlet Village station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Ireland bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 689+ hotels available in Ireland.

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
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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 10m
€44–166
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 16m
€55–125
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Outlet Village to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
18h 23m
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
€105–187
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
4. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
5h 5m
€58–180
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 51m
€55–151
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
5h 24m
€44–229
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 22m
€58–182

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

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7h 16mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest 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 10m

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 16m.

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