Rome2Rio

How to get fromWest Midlands to Irelandby train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry or tram

Find Transport to Ireland

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4h 27m
  2. Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 12m
    €44–173
  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 26m
  4. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 49m
  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from West Midlands to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    9h 9m
    €153–236
  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram

    1. Take the train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram tram
    4h 27m
  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 6m
    €56–206
  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    4h 31m
  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 14m
  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    5h 11m
  11. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury #2

    1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    10h 39m
    €112–152

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from West Midlands 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 Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Spencer Dock via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 8h 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides