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How to get fromIreland to Walesby plane, train, ferry, tram or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Wales by plane, train, ferry, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    4h 58m
    £42–156

  2. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    4h 10m
    £30–194

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    10h 44m
    £100–256

  4. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    5h 17m
    £33–137

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    5h 8m
    £59–191

  6. 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 Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 11m
    £50–154

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    5h 49m
    £40–210

  8. Ferry, train via Burlington Road

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    11h 6m
    £96–202

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Wales?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Wales. 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 Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Wrexham General. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Cardiff Central via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 10h 44m.

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