North Sea ferry
Mar 20th, 2016, 02:51 PM
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North Sea ferry
Planning a vacation(4 adults) fall of 2016 to Dublin and London. Probably spending 4 days in each city. Looking for information on the ferry between the two cities. I believe it leaves from near Dublin and travels to Wales where we can catch a train to London. Any information is appreciated. Thanks!
Mar 20th, 2016, 03:01 PM
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There are two main ferry routes from Ireland to Wales - Dublin to Holywell, and Rosslare to Fishguard:
However, as you are talking about getting a train to London once you get to Wales, why not just fly?
However, as you are talking about getting a train to London once you get to Wales, why not just fly?
Mar 20th, 2016, 03:01 PM
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Mar 20th, 2016, 03:17 PM
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>>North Sea ferry<<
That isn't the North Sea
I agree w/ annhig. It almost never makes sense to take the ferry/trains from Dublin to London. It is MUCH faster and costs less to fly.
The exception is if you are 'train spotter' types who prefer to take trains whenever possible.
Now, IF you meant to explore North Wales and parts of England over several days en route to London, then sure, take the ferry. But just to get from Dublin to London -- nope.
That isn't the North Sea
I agree w/ annhig. It almost never makes sense to take the ferry/trains from Dublin to London. It is MUCH faster and costs less to fly.
The exception is if you are 'train spotter' types who prefer to take trains whenever possible.
Now, IF you meant to explore North Wales and parts of England over several days en route to London, then sure, take the ferry. But just to get from Dublin to London -- nope.
Mar 20th, 2016, 04:04 PM
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I used the Stena Line between Wales and Ireland and again between N.Ireland and Scotland.
For straight to Dublin from Britain see possibilities at http://www.stenaline.co.uk/routes/holyhead-dublin.
Landing at Rosslare for a visit to Dublin is not a good idea. The logistics in Ireland do not favor that unless you have more time. I landed at Rosslare and bussed over to Cork with an overnight in Wexford and a connection in Waterford. The Cork to Dublin train is great.
I do not argue with the people on the reasons for flying. I love to fly trans-Atlantic, but my personal preference is to avoid airports at all cost. Trains, ferries, and buses are the way I go once I am in Europe.
For straight to Dublin from Britain see possibilities at http://www.stenaline.co.uk/routes/holyhead-dublin.
Landing at Rosslare for a visit to Dublin is not a good idea. The logistics in Ireland do not favor that unless you have more time. I landed at Rosslare and bussed over to Cork with an overnight in Wexford and a connection in Waterford. The Cork to Dublin train is great.
I do not argue with the people on the reasons for flying. I love to fly trans-Atlantic, but my personal preference is to avoid airports at all cost. Trains, ferries, and buses are the way I go once I am in Europe.
Mar 21st, 2016, 12:52 AM
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Flying makes best sense in terms of Time. its about 8 or 9 hours to "Sail and Rail" Dublin to London Euston and because I do this often I would only ever use Stena Line as a foot passanger. http://www.stenaline.ie/ferries-to-britain/rail-sail You can pick up the ticket at any station or just book by phone and collect the ticket at the port.
Journey is:
Dublin Port Stena 08.20 get to the port an hour earlier.
lands Holyhead @ 11.50. disembark, grab a coffee in the cafe
Train to London Euston leaves @ 12.52 direct arrives @ 16.39 ish. sit on the left of the train to get the views along the north Wales coast.
Journey is:
Dublin Port Stena 08.20 get to the port an hour earlier.
lands Holyhead @ 11.50. disembark, grab a coffee in the cafe
Train to London Euston leaves @ 12.52 direct arrives @ 16.39 ish. sit on the left of the train to get the views along the north Wales coast.
