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

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Wakefieldcar car
    8h 23m
    £46–325

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Apperley Bridge to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    5h 33m
    £27–110

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    10h 9m
    £71–140

  4. Ferry, train via Burlington Road

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    10h 46m
    £79–221

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 36m
    £51–176

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BHD - LBA
    5h 39m
    £59–152

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 41m
    £41–139

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 34m
    £38–177

  9. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    6h 2m
    £42–199

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    6h 29m
    £76–179

  11. Fly Dublin Airport to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    6h 7m
    £55–165

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 251.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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 Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Wakefield. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Wakefield Kirkgate via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 10h 9m.

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