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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Ireland is to bus and fly which costs €35 - €150 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Ireland is to train and fly and tram which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Burlington Road via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Ireland?

The distance between Liverpool and Ireland is 266 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 39m and costs €90 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Liverpool to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Liverpool to Ireland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool to Ireland by train, plane, tram, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car 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 to Dublin Airport, tram
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
3. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
3h 11m
€39–195
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 9m
€31–171
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
7h 39m
€92–143
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
17h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
8h 11m
€128–186
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 52m
€48–180
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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
5h 2m
€35–148
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 36m
€53–208
Train, ferry via Rhyl
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
8h 13m
€105–173
Train, ferry via Rhyl #2
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
8h 21m
€80–128

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

26Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Ireland.

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Distance: 265.9 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Ireland. 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 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Spencer Dock via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 7h 39m.

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