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There are 12 ways to get from Bedford to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

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    1. Take the train from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    4h 24m
    €46–223

  2. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 38m
    €89–244

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bedford 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
    9h 52m
    €79–417

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 59m
    €162–285

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    5h 46m
    €101–323

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    5h 14m
    €136–433

  7. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 40m
    €48–181

  8. Fly Luton Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LTN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 15m
    €88–275

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    5h 34m
    €78–308

  10. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Kettering to East Midlands Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    6h 11m
    €65–194

  11. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 36m
    €84–213

  12. Train, ferry via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 44m
    €167–384

Bedford to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Luton Airport Parkway, walk to Luton Airport Parkway Station, take the train to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, walk to Luton Airport (LTN) 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 bus from Chaucer Road to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Central station, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 9h 38m.

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