There are 5 ways to get from Ireland to Aberystwyth by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or train
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Drive from Holyhead to Aberystwyth
5h 54m£54–82Ferry, bus via Holyhead
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
11h 3mFerry, train
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
11h 24m£81–117Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
12h 24mFerry, bus
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
11h 5m
Ireland to Aberystwyth by tram, foot, ferry, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Aberystwyth is to car ferry and drive which costs £50 - £85 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Aberystwyth is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 54m and costs £50 - £85.
The distance between Ireland and Aberystwyth is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Ireland to Aberystwyth without a car is to ferry and bus via Holyhead which takes 11h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Ireland to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
There are 776+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.
What companies run services between Ireland and Aberystwyth, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Ireland to Aberystwyth. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baggot Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Sean Moore Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 11h 3m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £165–175
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £36–85
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- £36
- Passenger Car
- £140–190
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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