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

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Wakefieldcar
    6h 29m
    £73–95

  2. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeDUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Wakefield Westgatetrain
    4h 48m
    £33–117

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Huddersfieldtrain
    10h 29m
    £80–136

  4. Ferry, train via Manchester

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
    10h 39m
    £84–177

  5. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
    12h 16m
    £87–162

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeBHD - LBA
    4h 58m
    £66–205

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)planeDUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain
    4h 59m
    £53–219

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
    5h 34m
    £51–190

  9. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
    5h 35m
    £39–166

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
    5h 43m
    £45–142

  11. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Wakefield Westgatetrain
    6h 33m
    £63–203

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Wakefield, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Wakefield. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Wakefield. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Wakefield Kirkgate via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Newton-le-Willows, and Huddersfield in around 10h 29m.

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