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How to get fromIreland to Derbyby tram, plane, car ferry, car, ferry or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ireland to Derby by tram, plane, car ferry, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Tram, fly to East Midlands Airport

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    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)planeDUB - EMA
    3h 21m
    £34–145

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Derbycar
    6h 27m
    £74–95

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
    9h 54m
    £52–112

  4. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
    11h 9m
    £108–190

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
    5h 6m
    £41–144

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
    5h 45m
    £50–165

  7. Ferry, train via Burlington Road

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
    10h 20m
    £73–148

Ireland to Derby by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Derby, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Derby. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), walk to EMA Departure Building, then take the bus to Copeland Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Derby via Dublin Terminal 1 and Holyhead in around 6h 27m.

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