4-Day Independent London to Dublin by Virgin Train and Irish Ferries
London, United Kingdom
Trip Type: 4-Day Tours
Duration: 8 hours
Travel to Ireland the classic route by rail through the heart of England, along the lovely North Wales Coast then on the world’s largest cruise ferry to Dublin city centre. Spend three nights in Dublin city centre and return to London – all in four days!
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Travel to Ireland the classic route by rail through the heart of England, along the lovely North Wales Coast then on the world’s largest cruise ferry to Dublin city centre. Spend three nights in Dublin city centre and return to London – all in four days!
The trip commences at London Euston station, check-in at 08:40 (Monday to Friday) and 08:20 (Saturday) where you will be met by your host at the Virgin Train Station Reception and escorted into your reserved seats on your direct express train bound for Holyhead in Wales. Your train, complete with onboard toilets and a shop will speed through the beautiful countryside of England and Wales to reach Holyhead in just 3 hours and 40 minutes at 12:50 for the 14:10 Ferry to Ireland.
Upon arrival into Holyhead's port station you will immediately board the Ulysses cruise ferry for an invigorating 3 hour and 15 minute voyage across the Irish Sea to Dublin. Facilities on board ship include a range of restaurants and bars, a 2-screen cinema and a traditional promenade deck, from where you can enjoy the fresh sea air.
The ship arrives into Dublin Port in the late afternoon at 17:30 and you will be transferred directly to your four star standard hotel in Dublin city centre for a 3-night stay. The evening and the next two day are yours to enjoy with your Hop On Hop Off City Tour. Why not visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse, retrace the footsteps of Molly Malone, or even take a tour through the Irish countryside?
At the end of a memorable visit to Ireland you will be transferred back to Dublin Port for the return crossing to Holyhead, where your train will be waiting to transport you through Wales and back to London. A relaxed car-free and carefree way to travel to Ireland that comes highly recommended!
Upon arrival into Holyhead's port station you will immediately board the Ulysses cruise ferry for an invigorating 3 hour and 15 minute voyage across the Irish Sea to Dublin. Facilities on board ship include a range of restaurants and bars, a 2-screen cinema and a traditional promenade deck, from where you can enjoy the fresh sea air.
The ship arrives into Dublin Port in the late afternoon at 17:30 and you will be transferred directly to your four star standard hotel in Dublin city centre for a 3-night stay. The evening and the next two day are yours to enjoy with your Hop On Hop Off City Tour. Why not visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse, retrace the footsteps of Molly Malone, or even take a tour through the Irish countryside?
At the end of a memorable visit to Ireland you will be transferred back to Dublin Port for the return crossing to Holyhead, where your train will be waiting to transport you through Wales and back to London. A relaxed car-free and carefree way to travel to Ireland that comes highly recommended!
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