What is the cheapest way to get from England to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from England to Ireland is to fly and tram which costs €35 - €130 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from England to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from England to Ireland is to train and fly and tram which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €200.

How far is it from England to Ireland?

The distance between England and Ireland is 266 km.

How do I travel from England to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from England to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 27m and costs €120 - €270.

How long does it take to get from England to Ireland?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from England to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1075+ hotels available in Ireland.

England to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from England to Ireland by train, plane, tram, ferry, 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
3h 11m
€42–195
Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
4h 15m
€34–134
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
9h 27m
€128–270
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
11h 22m
€178–258
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, tram
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
4h 6m
€35–130
Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, tram
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
4h 18m
€41–155
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4h 52m
€51–200
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4h 53m
€43–165
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, tram
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
4h 46m
€87–251
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Leeds to Guiseleytrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
5h 12m
€35–143
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
12h 57m
€175–346

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Ireland.

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Distance: 265.9 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from England to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the 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 subway from Charing Cross station to Spencer Dock via Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 9h 27m.

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