Ferry from Birkenhead to Dublin

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Overview

Route: Ferry from Birkenhead (Northwest England) to Dublin (Ireland)

Journey time: 8 hours

Journey highlights:

As you speed across the Irish Sea, DFDS/Norfolkline's ferries provide you with everything you could need to enjoy the voyage - eating, drinking and shopping opportunities, play areas for the kids, and even a cinema - and if you're lucky, you might spot dolphins!

Return journey: Ferry from Dublin (Ireland) to Birkenhead (Northwest England)

Itinerary

Sample itinerary: Take a 1000 ferry from Birkenhead and you'll be in Dublin at 1800. Price: From £25 each way Book your ferry ticket from Birkenhead to Dublin
How to travel to the port:	The easiest way for foot passengers to reach the port is to take the train to Liverpool Lime Street, then take the local Merseyrail train to Birkenhead Hamilton Square station, which is a five minute walk or short taxi ride from the ferry terminal. Liverpool Lime Street is served by regular trains from destinations across the UK. Birkenhead Ferry Terminal facilities: Café, lounge, disabled access	Transfer time: Allow 50 minutes
The Ferry Crossing:	Birkenhead to Dublin Ferries depart Birkenhead at 1000 (not Sunday and Monday) and 2200.	Frequency of service: 1-2 per day Operator: DFDS Seaways (formerly Norfolkline) Journey time: 8 hours
Onward travel from the port:	Fáilte go Baile Átha Cliath (Welcome to Dublin) There is a bus service (local bus number 53, and a dedicated shuttle service) from Dublin Port to the Busaras (central bus station - for onward bus connections), which is located next to Connolly station in Dublin City Centre, it takes around 20 minutes and costs €2.50. If you are heading to Heuston station, which costs €1.50 on the LUAS tram from Connolly, to connect for the bus service to the port. Connolly and Heuston stations are the main stations for services across the country. Pearse station is a short walk across the river from the Busaras (or 2 stops on the DART suburban rail network from Connolly). Alternatively you can take a taxi (approx €10) from the port to city centre destinations. For more information on rail journeys to the rest of Ireland see Irish Rail. For other articles on rail and ferry journeys to and from Ireland see: Tips on Visiting Ireland Top ten green holidays in Ireland How to travel to and from Ireland without flying Kingfisher Cycling Trail, Ireland Dublin's coastal walks and trains Getting home to Ireland in the snow