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How to get fromRuncorn to Irelandby train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Runcorn to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly to Dublin Airport

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    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3h 11m
    €43–163

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    7h 13m
    €86–148

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
    19h 27m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Cairnryancar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
    8h 10m
    €129–192

  5. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeLPL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
    4h 44m
    €51–159

  6. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeLPL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
    4h 33m
    €52–177

  7. Train, ferry via Shotton

    1. Take the train from Shotton to HolyheadtrainCrewe - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    8h 46m
    €79–111

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Runcorn 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 Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Spencer Dock via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 7h 13m.

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