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There are 10 ways to get from Derby to Ireland by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Derby to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    8h 32m
    €60–390

  2. Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    4h 38m
    €37–166

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby 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 58m
    €98–160

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

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 19m
    €73–222

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 7m
    €54–162

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 58m
    €68–213

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

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 32m
    €81–209

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

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe 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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 49m
    €83–218

  9. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    6h 6m
    €67–305

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

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    6h 53m
    €74–194

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Ireland?

Ryanair flies from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) 5 times a week.

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