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There are 8 ways to get from Whaley Bridge to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Whaley Bridge to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    5h 33m
    €76–147
  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Whaley Bridge to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    4h 27m
    €46–151
  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to HolyheadtrainManchester Airport - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    9h 45m
    €82–137
  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    4h 21m
    €54–192
  5. Train, ferry via Chester

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    9h 50m
    €86–158
  6. Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Whaley Bridge to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain
    3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLBA - DUB
    6h 25m
    €54–194
  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeMAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    6h 55m
    €63–182
  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    6h 31m
    €74–300

Whaley Bridge to Dublin by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Whaley Bridge, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Whaley Bridge to Dublin. However, you can drive to Holyhead then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Manchester Airport The Station, Manchester Airport, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 9h 45m.

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