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Is there a ferry from liverpool to dublin.

The Liverpool - Dublin ferry route is available with 1-2 daily crossings all year round . The route is operated by the ferry company P&O Ferries.

Tip : please note that the ferry timetable for the route from Liverpool to Dublin is subject to change . You can check real-time schedules and ferry ticket prices for the crossing on Ferryhopper.

What’s the ferry schedule from Liverpool to Dublin?

As of now, the earliest ferry from Liverpool departs at 09:30 and arrives in Dublin at 17:30. The latest ferry departs at 21:00 , arriving in Dublin at 05:30.

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How much is the ferry from liverpool to dublin.

The ferry ticket price from Liverpool to Dublin starts at around €113 for a single ticket. The final ticket cost depends on vehicle selection, discounts, offers, and seat type.

On Ferryhopper, you can find all available offers for the Liverpool-Dublin ferry route. Find the lowest prices and best offers, and book your ferry tickets on Ferryhopper at no extra cost .

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How long is the ferry ride from liverpool to dublin.

The ferry trip from Liverpool to Dublin lasts from 8 to 9 hr .

Is there a high-speed ferry from Liverpool to Dublin?

The connections from Liverpool to Dublin are usually operated by conventional ferries . The fastest ferry to Dublin reaches the port in about 8 hr.

What’s the distance between Liverpool to Dublin?

The distance between Liverpool and Dublin is 178 nautical miles (around 330 km). 

Ferry Trip Tips

Useful tips for your ferry trip to dublin from liverpool.

Take a look at some useful tips for your ferry trip to Dublin:

• In the busy months from May to September, we recommend arriving at the port of Liverpool well in advance to avoid delays. The same applies to ferry trips on weekends. 
• Due to unforeseen circumstances, the ferry schedules from Dublin to Liverpool may change . Make sure to confirm your ferry’s departure time. You can also track your ferry in real time on the Ferryhopper app !
• Keep in mind that P&O Ferries don't accommodate foot passengers on this journey. You can get to Ireland on foot via the Cairnryan to Larne ferry route instead. 
• Read our Dublin travel guide to find travel tips and information about ferry schedules, local delicacies, and sightseeing for the best vacation in Ireland!

Where to take the ferry from Liverpool to Dublin

Ferries to Dublin depart from the port of Liverpool (Birkenhead), which is easily accessible by car, train, or bus from the city center.

The P&O Ferries terminal is in Bootle , about 7 km out of Liverpool city center. Follow the A565 north up the coast from the city center to reach the port. It will take you approximately 20 min . Also, the nearest train station to the port is Seaforth & Litherland.

Am I allowed to travel from Liverpool to Dublin?

Yes, it is possible to travel from Liverpool to Dublin. Before planning your trip, take a look at the latest updates on Covid-19 and ferry travel in Ireland , including all the documents required for your journey.

Can I travel on the ferry from Liverpool to Dublin with a car?

Yes, ferries traveling from Liverpool to Dublin have car decks, so you can embark your vehicle .

Ferry luggage

On P&O Ferries, there are no specific limits on ferry luggage.

Ferries traveling from Liverpool to Dublin have many types of cabins available, from simple ones to premium options.

Pet travel 

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed to travel on the Liverpool-Dublin ferry route without special permission, except for guide dogs.

Where can I book cheap ferry tickets from Liverpool to Dublin?

Currently, there are no available tickets online on Ferryhopper. However, you can find more information about the ferry from Liverpool to Dublin on our Map of ferries , compare prices and schedules, and plan your trip to the Republic of Ireland easily and quickly !

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Yes, you can. The car hire centre at Terminal 1 Dublin Airport boasts such international providers as Avis/Budget, Hertz, and Europcar and is located at Zone 4, which is less than five minutes walk from the Terminal 1 Arrivals exit.

Does Dublin Airport have a Prayer Room?

Yes, it does. The Prayer Room at Dublin Airport located in Terminal 2 is a multi-faith facility for those who need to observe religious obligations. There is also Dublin Airport Church, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, situated on the airport grounds a short distance from the Arrivals Hall, near the Short-Term Car Park atrium.

What are a few hotels near Dublin Airport?

There are no on-site hotels at Dublin Airport, but there are a number of accommodation options less than 5min drive from the airport complex, and all of them offer complimentary airport shuttle services. Three of these are Holiday Inn Express Dublin Airport, Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport, and Premier Inn Dublin Airport.

What areas are accessible from Dublin Airport?

The city of Dublin sits on the east coast of the Republic of Ireland and is the country’s main international airport. From there, you are within striking distance of several counties such as Galway 130 miles to the west, Wexford 96 miles south, and Dundalk 50 miles north from central Dublin.

What is the cheapest flight from Liverpool to Dublin?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Liverpool to Dublin was $27 for a one-way ticket and $39 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Liverpool and Dublin?

Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Liverpool and on arrival in Dublin.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Liverpool to Dublin?

When flying out of Liverpool you will be using Liverpool J. Lennon. You will be landing at Dublin, also known as Dublin.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Liverpool to Dublin?

The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Liverpool to Dublin flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Liverpool to Dublin?

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Liverpool and Dublin.

On which days can I fly direct from Liverpool to Dublin?

There are nonstop flights from Liverpool to Dublin on a daily basis.

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Liverpool to Dublin.

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dublin from Liverpool is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Liverpool to Dublin?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dublin with an airline and back to Liverpool with another airline. Booking your flights between Liverpool and DUB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Liverpool to Dublin?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dublin from Liverpool up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from LPL to Dublin

• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $43 or less one-way and $74 or less round-trip.
• If you’re seeking non-stop flights between Liverpool and Dublin, Ryanair offers direct flight services from its hub at Liverpool John Lennon International Airport (LPL) to its hub at Dublin International Airport (DUB). All Ryanair flights from Liverpool Airport use Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport.
• Rail operators including East Midland Trains, Transport for Wales (TfW), and Merseyrail provide services to Liverpool South Parkway Station from the Liverpool area and beyond. From Liverpool South Parkway Station, there are buses (80A and 86A) that run about every 20min to Liverpool Airport (about three miles), so add some additional time when making your travel plans.
• Liverpool Airport has two lounges where you can relax in comfortable surroundings and enjoy a meal and/or drinks before leaving for Dublin. Aspire Premium Lounge (about £17.50 per adult/£10 per child) is located next to WH Smith on the Lower Level of the terminal, while Halewood International Executive Lounge (about £20 per person) is located airside in the main terminal building.
• You can buy Fast Track Security passes at Liverpool Airport to get ahead of the queues at airport security and make your way airside in a jiffy. You can pre-order them online for about £4 per person (adults and children 2-17 yrs.) or purchase some from an airport vending machine for about £5 each.
• Liverpool Airport has a free app that you can download to your mobile device that allows you to keep track of all your flight’s movements and data right up until it’s time to board the airplane. The app also provides info on discounts you can receive on airport services and extras like security fast track and lounge admission fees, as well as offers made by airport restaurants and retail outlets.

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There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

Both flights were delayed due to maintenance issues. Because they where late boarding all four of our bags where left behind on our last connecting flight.

Aer Lingus interior is not the cleanest. I've seen crumbs on the seat and wrappers on the floor when I boarded

Flightl was good and on time. Only problem was the quality of the air in the cabin,didn’t appear to be clearing the air circulation.

The transatlantic flight was wonderful. The regional reminded me of jet blue. Crazy and packed. Not enough overhead space and tough on elderly.

They lost my baggage on my connecting flight and we’re an hour late so I nearly missed it

All OK. Food, best bring your own. Even a BigMac will be better.

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Always find Aer Lingus reliable and good value for money. Food on this flight was pretty basic and the headphone Jack at my seat only worked for one ear. Little disappointed in movie selection, limited on recent releases. Staff are okay - but I always buy a cheap ticket so not like I expect first class opulence anyway!!!

Staff are so nice and friendly, plane was very clean and plenty of leg room

Very unpleasant staff, disgusting service, ignoring requests, refusal to help

Late again rude staff at gate bullying passengers made us stand in the cold 3degrees for 40 mins before they let us board

The usual average Ryanair flight, but we landed 20 min before due time, which was very good.

The flight boarded and departed Venice on time (more or less), the cabin crew were super friendly and efficient, the flight crew kept us informed of progress, and the flight arrived early in Dublin. All in all, this flight was as close to perfect as is possible to achieve. Well done, Ryanair. The fact that Ryanair aircraft arrive and depart from gates that are in the back of beyond in Dublin's Terminal 1 is a bummer - in terms of the length of the walk need on both ends of a return flight. But I suspect that this is not Ryanair's fault

Enjoyed our flight with Ryanair to Arrecife. Flight boarded pretty much on time, crew were welcoming and very good. Generally good for a frequent low cost flight, Seats could however have been more comfortable.

I wouldn't like to fly with them anymore, I don't like their service, you can hardly take carry-on luggage because they charge you for everything, you can't ask for a glass of water, and the flight attendant tells you that they don't have any, that you have to Paying 3 euros for a bottle of water horrible, I don't recommend it, and they don't have anything low cost, because the plane ticket may not be expensive but what they charge you later for the rest, the flight becomes more expensive, it's the only airline that I don't like it so far, and I traveled a lot.

On time but no water , milk or refreshments of any kind on board. Which is poor, especially with children and elderly on board. Toilets filthy,

Staff were friendly and flight was on time. Free drink and snacks would have been appreciated.

The boarding process was fast and easy , but the airport sign was not up on the board, so it was hard to know the correct gate , on the airplane there was NO Snacks and NO water …. Everything needs to be purchase …. It’s not worthy for the price we paid !

Booked through you used Kiwi who did not complete checking in until 24 hrs before departure when the check in was available 48 hrs before hence we sat separately. I will not be using you again.

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A city break to Liverpool: Experience England’s North West jewel’s thrilling renaissance

Liverpool is striving for "capital city standards without losing their warmth and welcome" - and the city is certainly achieving that

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With food, football, music and luxury, Liverpool has successfully reinvented itself as an ideal city break destination for any tourist.

The maritime-heritage city being named as the 2008 European Capital of Culture is cited as the springboard that bounced Liverpool into its renaissance. Last year’s major Eurovision success further assisted the compact city’s tourism success, and with its rich history and recent modern developments, England’s North West treasure has established itself as a must-visit European city. This month I was lucky enough to find out why.

My first ever trip to Merseyside was off to a flying start when I hopped on my Emerald Airline’s flight and discovered I had the row to myself. Smaller than a standard Aer Lingus plane, boarding was quick and we were in the sky in no time. Cheerful air hostesses soon passed by offering snacks and beverages, but after only 45 minutes in the air we were touching down.

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I checked into the Titanic Hotel, which is set within the historic Port of Liverpool. The four star hotel is truly a destination in itself. The building, which was a Victorian warehouse in its previous life, has 153 bedrooms, a spa and a stunning bar/restaurant that all offer guests the first class treatment.

The decor in the bedroom paid tribute to the tragic ocean liner, with vintage posters and an antique telephone, while also maintaining a contemporary edge. Staying in a superior double room was a much welcome luxury after busy days of exploring the city.

While it might be odd for a guest to say their favourite part of a hotel was the hallway, if you’ve stayed at the Titanic Hotel you’ll understand what I mean. The corridors are extremely wide due to maintaining the structure of the old warehouse, and windows are purposely positioned to give an eerie lighting that feels like a ship.

And an important note for all the Liverpool FC fans out there: The Titanic Hotel has become a popular spot for the footballers to stay before their games, so definitely consider it if you’re booking a trip to Anfield.

The food and drink scene in the city, which has welcomed a great gang of new arrivals in recent years, is absolutely thriving. Opened just in time for last May’s Eurovision circus, the Municipal Hotel is a real gem in the city centre and its Palm Court bar is a must-visit. Striking the perfect balance between five-star style and comfort, it would have been impossible to not enjoy my margarita there.

Another new wonder is the 360 Sky Bar at the top of the INNSIDE Liverpool Hotel. The spacious venue’s stunning 18th floor views of the city are certain to be enjoyed by any tourist, especially when accompanied by one of the bar’s delicious cocktails.

For food, you can’t go wrong with affordable sharing plates inspired by flavours of the Middle East at Maray. Overlooking the Royal Albert Dock, the eatery served as the perfect place to refuel after a long morning of sightseeing. Another great option is stylish restaurant NORD, who was recognised in Conde Nast Traveller's "The UK's Top New Restaurants" for 2023 list. Serving Scourse-Scandi dishes, their beer battered cod was absolutely delicious.

Tasting authentic Liverpool at local gem Ma Boyles was another true highlight for me. Their famous scouse dish lived up to the hype, and their friendly staff who were eager to have a laugh with diners recapitulated my experience with locals throughout my visit.

The crème de la crème of Liverpool’s food scene is none other than Michelin Guide restaurant The Art School. Located in the city’s Georgian quarter, the fine dining venue oozes sophistication and flavour from the second you walk in the door.

Ahead of our meal, Chef Patron and owner Paul Askew told us his restaurant was “like going to a spa where the treatment is food and drink”, and he wasn’t lying. My dinner started with pan-seared scallop, followed by roast breast of duck and finished with a selection of desserts. Each bite was absolutely divine and was delivered with impeccable service.

Paul said The Art School is “about us facilitating you having a good time”, which the venue certainly succeeds in by providing a flawless fine dining experience that keeps the city’s identity at the forefront.

“We try to stick a pin in the restaurant and draw from a 35 mile radius,” Paul said. “As much as we possibly can, we’re buying in that way. Obviously we don’t have vineyards or olive groves, so we still import some things. But the meat, the fish, the dairy, the vegetables, the staples are all from that and it’s about the identity of the Liverpool City Region.”

Paul described Liverpool’s food scene as “fantastic” but said there’s still work to be done. “There’s loads of great things at every level,” he said. “I still feel we need a few more pushing the Michelin level. We still want to win Liverpool’s first Michelin stars, as a city we’ve never had one. That’s what we’ve wanted to do right from day one and we’ll continue to do that. But we need a few more that have that same ambition.”

Once your belly is full, there’s no shortage of daytime activities to keep you busy in Liverpool. The Anfield tour is a must, as well as a trip to the Beatles Experience which is certain to leave you emotional by the end.

The British Music Experience is another mandatory visit for any tourist on a Liverpool city break. The new ‘Girl Power! Spice Girls at 30’ exhibition is particularly thrilling and pays tribute to the girl group’s meteoric successes of the 1990’s.

Kevin McManus - Head of UNESCO City of Music, said that the city’s music industry is “thriving” and Eurovision highlighted that last year. “Eurovision wasn’t just a one day event, it was a two week explosion of music which featured loads of local bands,” he told us.

“My message is there’s amazing music here seven days a week”. Liverpool Sound City, On The Waterfront, Africa Oye, International Beatle Week, and Creamfields are just some of the major music events that tourists and locals can look forward to during festival season.

In the words of Paul Askew, Liverpool is striving for capital city standards without losing their warmth and welcome. England’s north west jewel is certainly achieving that.

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o Bray, where my parents went on honeymoon in1952, loved it , we then stopped off at Dalky, what a beautiful little village.

On our last day we visited St Stephens Green , The Shelbourne , Grafton St and various other sights in the area.

although we really loved the city and Dublin Bay area, the main stars of the visit were all the fantastic Irish people we met, without exception everyone we talked to were friendly, helpful an

d knowledgeable , such a good advert for their home town, we never felt anything but welcome, thank you all

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I think the natives of the two cities are very similar, probably why I felt so at home, I can't stop telling anyone, who will listen, about the beauty and vibrancy of the city

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Rail travel may see some passenger records broken, with Eurostar selling five per cent more tickets than last Easter – even though the London-Disneyland Paris route was scrapped last June because of Brexit .

Domestic train trips will be hampered by widespread engineering work, including on the key West Coast main line linking London Euston with the West Midlands, northwest England and southern Scotland.

Once April begins, train drivers belonging to the Aslef union will walk out with a series of further strikes on both trains and the London Underground .

These are the key pressure points through the Easter holidays, starting with airports.

When and where will airport crowds build up?

Two million British travellers are expected to fly away during the Easter weekend. Over the four-day break, departing passengers are likely to outnumber arrivals as families head abroad.

Maundy Thursday (28 March) will be busier than a normal due to business travellers completing trips and some families taking advantage of (slightly) lower prices on Thursday to escape as soon as the school holidays begin. Liverpool John Lennon airport sees the launch of Jet2’s latest base.

Good Friday (29 March) should be quieter, with fewer passengers travelling on business.

Easter Saturday (30 March) will be extra busy as the normal ski Saturday crowds are augmented by familles heading for sunny destinations.

Easter Sunday (31 March) is predicted to be the busiest of the holiday at Bristol airport, with 30,000 passengers expected.

Easter Monday (1 April) may bring long lines at passport control coming into the UK as travellers return from long weekends away. Edinburgh expects its busiest day.

Friday 5 April is the busiest day of the holiday at Luton airport, with passengers passing through at an average rate of 38 per minute.

Sunday 7 April at Gatwick is predicted to be busiest overall, and at departures from Southampton.

How are the ferries looking?

Longer crossings on the Irish Sea, English Channel and North Sea should run without any problems. Brittany Ferries, which sails from Channel ports to France and Spain, says Maundy Thursday is its busiest day, and predicts “glorious weather and happy passengers”.

The key issue is the Port of Dover , where frontier controls are “juxtaposed”. French border staff now obliged to scrutinise and stamp every British passport before passengers sail to Calais and Dunkirk. This greatly adds to the processing time.

At Easter 2023, long queues built up with coach passengers particularly affected. The port has established a Coach Processing Facility in Dover’s Western Docks that will be in use on the key high-pressure dates on Thursday 28 March and Saturday 30 March. Passengers have their travel documents examined away from the main port; when formalities are completed the coach proceeds to the Eastern Docks for a swift further passport check.

What is the outlook for motorists?

Alice Simpson of RAC Breakdown has warned of “carmageddon” for holidaymakers. Maundy Thursday will be tough, particularly between 2pm and 7pm. The western half of the M25 , between the M23 for Gatwick and the M1 to the North, is the road to avoid.

Leisure traffic will peak, says the RAC, between 11am and 3pm on Good Friday. That day, 2.68 million leisure journeys are expected. The longest jams are predicted to be on the M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton and the M3 between the M25 and the south coast.

Easter Saturday and Sunday are second busiest with 2.34 million trips each.

For holidaymakers heading home on Friday 5 April, the trouble spots to avoid are the M5 northbound between Taunton and Bristol and the M55 from Blackpool to Preston.

As always, starting a long journey either very early or waiting until evening will likely help to avoid the worst jams.

What is happening on the railways?

First, some good news: the West Highland Line in Scotland has reopened on schedule after nine days of work on Rannoch Viaduct.

But over the Easter weekend, Network Rail will close some key stretches of lines. The most disruptive is the four-day closure, from Friday to Monday, of the West Coast main line between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central. New track will be laid near Kensal Green tunnel and a busy junction just south of Milton Keynes will be replaced.

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East Midlands Railway, which runs between London St Pancras and Sheffield, will be the diversionary route chosen by many travellers. The company warns its services will be “extremely busy over the Easter weekend”.

An alternative diversion line is the Chiltern route from London Marylebone to Birmingham. Caledonian Sleeper trains will run to and from London King’s Cross.

Once again, the main Greater Anglia line from London Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich is interrupted, along with the line to Southend Victoria. Rail replacement buses will run.

The main trans-Pennine route is closed at Huddersfield all the way through from Good Friday to Sunday 7 April, disrupting a wide range of lines.

By then, the latest round of industrial action by train drivers belonging to the Aslef union will be under way.

In a long and bitter dispute over pay and working arrangements, which began in the summer of 2022, they plan to halt thousands of trains on 5, 6 and 8 April. A series of “rolling strikes” is to disrupt services on the 14 rail firms in England that are controlled by the UK government and represented by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG).

Members will also refuse to work their rest days from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 April and from Monday 8 to Tuesday 9 April. As many rail firms depend on drivers working overtime, hundreds – possibly thousands – of trains will be cancelled.

These are the likely service patterns based on previous experience.

Friday 5 April

The four strike-hit train operators – Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry – say they are currently assessing the impact to their services, but past experience indicaste they will cancel all services.

Saturday 6 April

Chiltern is the first operator to confirm it will run no trains. Northern and TransPennine Express are also likely to cancel all services.

GWR and LNER will run a skeleton service on their core intercity lines between around 7am and 7pm.

Monday 8 April

C2C, Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Thameslink and Southeastern are likely to cancel all services.

Southern will run a shuttle service between London Victoria and Gatwick airport.

Greater Anglia will run to and from London Liverpool Street to Stansted airport, Southend, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.

South Western Railway will run between London Waterloo, Woking and Guildford, with some other suburban services likely.

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Xabi Alonso is unlikely to become Liverpool’s next manager with the Reds not expecting the Spaniard to be available this summer.

The ECHO understands that the Reds are of the belief that Alonso is planning on staying at Leverkusen for at least another season, leaving the club to move onto other candidates.

Alonso emerged as the runaway favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp in the summer after the German made public his shock decision to leave Anfield at the end of the season after almost nine years in charge.

The Spaniard, who spent five years at Liverpool as a player between 2004 and 2009, has led Bayer Leverkusen to a remarkable campaign in only his second season at the helm in the Bundesliga.

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