What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Dublin is to bus and fly which costs €28 - €150 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Dublin is to train and fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €30 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

Is there a direct ferry between Liverpool and Dublin?

No, there is no direct ferry from Liverpool to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Liverpool and arriving at Dublin Terminal 1 via Isle of Man Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Dublin?

The distance between Liverpool and Dublin is 253 km.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Dublin without a car is to car ferry which takes 6h 40m and costs €30 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Dublin?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Liverpool to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Dublin bus from?

Liverpool to Dublin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Dublin bus arrive?

Liverpool to Dublin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 715+ hotels available in Dublin.

Liverpool to Dublin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Dublin by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or ferry

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

Train to Liverpool, fly
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2h 44m
€31–160
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3h 28m
€28–150
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
6h 40m
€33–542
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
16h 42m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
7h 9m
€58–128
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
7h 32m
€64–198

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

40Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a car ferry from Liverpool to Dublin Terminal 1 via Isle of Man Douglas in around 6h 40m.

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