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 €40 - €150 and takes 4h 50m.

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 which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €210.

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 Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Ireland?

The distance between Liverpool and Ireland is 261 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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Ireland.

Liverpool to Ireland - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Ireland by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, train, plane, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Liverpool to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
5h 9m
€71–89
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
5h 6m
€36–161
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
14h 45m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3h 16m
€42–202
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
7h 32m
€92–143
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 42m
€53–204
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
4h 50m
€42–147
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 31m
€55–222

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

35Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Ireland.

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Distance: 261.1 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Ireland. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Burlington Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) in around 14h 45m.

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