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

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There are 11 ways to get from Pontefract to Ireland 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 18m
    €57–386

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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 34m
    €42–138

  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 22m
    €97–161

  4. Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place

    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
    11h 33m
    €143–330

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    5h 21m
    €51–179

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 51m
    €66–188

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    6h 15m
    €62–197

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 51m
    €70–191

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 35m
    €70–189

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    6h 31m
    €52–221

  11. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Derbytrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    6h 48m
    €74–212

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Pontefract to Ireland. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Spencer Dock via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 22m.

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