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How to get fromWales to Dublinby train, plane, ferry or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Wales to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4h 24m
    €46–165

  2. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3h 46m
    €31–223

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 23m
    €120–225

  4. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4h 29m
    €40–145

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 38m
    €44–166

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 37m
    €55–215

  7. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    9h 31m
    €95–180

Wales to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) once daily.

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