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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Liverpool is to fly which costs £25 - £170 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Liverpool is to tram and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.

How far is it from Ireland to Liverpool?

The distance between Ireland and Liverpool is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Liverpool without a car is to car ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs £40 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Ireland to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Liverpool bus from?

Ireland to Liverpool bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Liverpool bus arrive?

Ireland to Liverpool bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2199+ hotels available in Liverpool.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Liverpool by tram, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
best
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3h 14m
£30–124
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
4h 58m
£24–151
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
6h 56m
£41–322
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
17h 7m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
4h 36m
£51–121
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
4h 5m
£25–168
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 7m
£30–137
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
5h 16m
£35–182
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 5m
£55–178
Ferry, train via Baggot Street
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 26m
£50–108
Ferry, train via Rhyl
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
9h 15m
£52–106

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

21Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Liverpool.

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Distance: 164.1 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Ireland and Liverpool, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dublin to Liverpool via Dublin Terminal 1 and Isle of Man Douglas in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL) once daily.

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