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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Dundalk is to car ferry and train which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Dundalk is to fly and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €45 - €210.

How far is it from Liverpool to Dundalk?

The distance between Liverpool and Dundalk is 319 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Dundalk without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 52m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Liverpool to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 148+ hotels available in Dundalk.

Liverpool to Dundalk - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool to Dundalk by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
4h 6m
€49–203
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
6h 11m
€46–155
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
8h 52m
€104–166
Train, ferry, bus
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
4. Take the bus from 3Arena to Stapleton Placebus
9h 35m
€93–147
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain 1_Gc->Dn
11h 11m
€51–79
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4h 48m
€51–200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 58m
€47–182
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 47m
€47–190
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4h 37m
€53–208
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dundalkcar
7h 20m
€113–164

Liverpool to Dundalk by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Dundalk.

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Distance: 319.4 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Dundalk. 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 Zone 13, then take the bus to Stapleton Place. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dundalk via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 52m.

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