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How to get fromBarnstaple to Dublinby train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Dublin by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

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    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    5h 41m
    €84–254

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    11h 31m
    €104–453

  3. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    12h 34m
    €207–352

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    15h 3m
    €150–377

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    6h 33m
    €87–254

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    14h 40m
    €211–394

Barnstaple to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Barnstaple to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barnstaple to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 11h 31m.

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