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There are 11 ways to get from Pontypool to Ireland by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    10h 14m
    €158–224

  2. Bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    6h 14m
    €56–174

  3. Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place

    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    11h 13m
    €141–197

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Pontypool to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    7h 32m
    €92–121

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    12h 11m
    €144–245

  6. Bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    6h 32m
    €77–217

  7. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
    7h 26m
    €70–183

  8. Bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Trussel Roadbus
    2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    5. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
    6h 25m
    €58–317

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

    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    6h 53m
    €94–255

  10. Bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Trussel Roadbus
    2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeCWL - BHD
    5. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalktrain
    7h 34m
    €90–285

  11. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    7h 44m
    €75–307

Pontypool to Ireland by bus, train, ferry, and foot

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Pontypool to Ireland. However, you can take the bus to Trussel Road, walk to Cwmbran, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, then take the bus to North Wall Quay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Eastmoreland Place via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Road in around 11h 13m.

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