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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ellesmere to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Ellesmere to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    5h 19m
    €66–132

  2. Train, ferry via Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    9h 54m
    €73–108

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

    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Broome Placebus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    5h 32m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    6h 49m
    €128–184

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

    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Broome Placebus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    6h 33m

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ellesmere, Shropshire, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ellesmere to Dublin. However, you can drive to Holyhead then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Bus Station, Wrexham Fire Station, Wrexham General, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 9h 54m.

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