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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bideford to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Bideford 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 41m
    €106–457

  2. Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    10h 6m
    €38–207

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    14h 44m
    €222–363

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop 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 38m
    €152–383

  5. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    7h 6m
    €86–259

  6. Bus, train, ferry via Taunton

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the train from Taunton 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
    15h 16m
    €186–352

  7. 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
    7h 58m
    €89–254

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    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. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    9h 32m
    €150–323

Bideford to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Bideford to Dublin. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Bus Station, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Stafford, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 14h 44m.

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