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How to get fromLiverpool to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2h 47m
    €44–202

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4h 22m
    €41–155

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    7h 16m
    €94–146

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Shotton to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    9h 20m
    €72–103

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    8h 11m
    €129–193

Liverpool to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Chester, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 7h 16m.

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