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How to get fromIreland to Runcornby car ferry, car, bus, busferry, tram, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ireland to Runcorn by car ferry, car, bus, busferry, tram, plane, or train

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

  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Runcorncar
    5h 15m
    £63–76

  2. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Runcorntrain
    3h 17m
    £36–179

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus802
    16h 53m

  4. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBFS - LPL
    4h 39m
    £46–177

  5. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBHD - LPL
    4h 6m
    £47–207

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Runcorn, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Runcorn. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Runcorn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Parade to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 16h 53m.

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