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

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

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    6h 56m
    €86–270

  2. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 47m
    €83–265

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bideford to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    11h 41m
    €107–457

  4. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    13h 48m
    €203–374

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    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 37m
    €182–404

  6. 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 21m
    €150–334

  7. 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 41m
    €213–349

  8. Train, ferry #2

    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
    15h 52m
    €198–389

Bideford to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Bideford to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to Opposite Station Entrance, walk to Barnstaple, take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, 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 Bideford to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 11h 41m.

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