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

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There are 10 ways to get from Bideford to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    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
    €109–460

  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 46m
    €81–253

  3. 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 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
    13h 38m
    €197–330

  4. 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
    €90–263

  5. 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
    €202–324

  6. 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 54m
    €197–349

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus bus 317
    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 to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    17h 4m
    €227–490

  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 21m
    €131–307

  9. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    9h 44m
    €108–364

  10. Train, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    11h 23m
    €107–371

Bideford to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration15h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€197Cheapest 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 Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Stafford, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 13h 38m.

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