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How to get fromYork to Irelandby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from York to Ireland by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 27m
    €93–223

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from York to Harrogatetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    6h
    €38–146

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 171 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 31m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from York to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    8h 8m
    €127–185

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

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 49m
    €63–225

  6. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 26m
    €103–212

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h
    €62–182

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 38m
    €76–218

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    5h 27m
    €50–173

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    6h 16m
    €57–206

  11. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 37m
    €72–240

  12. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 22m
    €70–221

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between York, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from York to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Newton-le-Willows, take the train to Chester, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, then take the vehicle to Spencer Dock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Eastmoreland Place via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Road in around 12h 31m.

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