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There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Liverpool by tram, plane, car ferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

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    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3h 21m
    £27–120

  2. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    6h 56m
    £41–311

  3. Ferry, train via Prestatyn

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Prestatyntrain train
    3. Take the train from Prestatyn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    9h 26m
    £103–256

  4. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    4h 12m
    £45–162

  5. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    4h 45m
    £41–131

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 35m
    £36–142

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 30m
    £39–227

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    7h 50m
    £66–106

  9. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Prestatyntrain train
    3. Take the train from Prestatyn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    9h 18m
    £65–106

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Ireland and Liverpool, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dublin to Liverpool via Dublin Terminal 1 and Isle of Man Douglas in around 6h 56m.

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