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How to get fromPontefract to Dublinby car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Pontefract to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Pontefract to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    8h 6m
    €55–383

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    5h 8m
    €32–137

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 5m
    €99–185

  4. Train, ferry via Valley Gardens B

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    10h 43m
    €97–272

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4h 55m
    €48–176

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 48m
    €59–207

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    6h 34m
    €79–246

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 40m
    €96–232

Pontefract to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Pontefract to Dublin. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 5m.

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