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How to get fromEllesmere to Dublinby train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ellesmere to Dublin by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Chester

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    7h 2m
    €82–155

  2. Train, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    10h 10m
    €58–123

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 49m
    €66–134

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ellesmere to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    8h 59m
    €112–200

  5. Line 501 bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 25m

  6. Line 501 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 27m

  7. Line 501 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 44m

  8. Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    7h 26m
    €77–249

Ellesmere to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ellesmere, Shropshire, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ellesmere to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Wrexham General, take the train to Chester, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 8h 49m.

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