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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from York 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 42m
    €62–393

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    5h 59m
    €44–157

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 3m
    €102–172

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 51m
    €73–220

  5. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 33m
    €106–171

  6. Train, ferry via Huddersfield

    1. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Earlestowntrain train
    3. Take the train from Earlestown to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 7m
    €154–358

  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
    5h 43m
    €60–187

  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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 18m
    €73–183

  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 29m
    €65–199

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

    1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 22m
    €83–216

  11. 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
    5h 52m
    €59–279

  12. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 27m
    €64–211

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between York, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from York to Ireland. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Spencer Dock via Newton-le-Willows, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 3m.

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