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How to get fromBedford to Irelandby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Luton Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LTN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 15m
    €81–265

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    4h 35m
    €50–265

  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
    10h 4m
    €80–419

  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
    10h 16m
    €163–296

  5. 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
    10h 25m
    €99–247

  6. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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 51m
    €52–223

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    6h 1m
    €121–365

  8. 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
    6h 6m
    €55–181

  9. 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 Dundalktrain train
    6h 35m
    €87–203

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    5h 50m
    €86–310

  11. 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
    6h 1m
    €85–308

  12. Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 33m
    €132–343

Bedford to Ireland by train, foot, ferry, and tram

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Ireland. 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bedford to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 4m.

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