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

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There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Ireland by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4h 22m
    €34–146

  2. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 1m
    €147–245

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol 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
    10h 14m
    €79–418

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    11h 55m
    €128–309

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 56m
    €61–178

  6. Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4h 31m
    €83–208

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 45m
    €91–209

  8. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    5h 48m
    €56–260

  9. Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    6h 7m
    €105–289

  10. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 11m
    €137–248

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

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Ireland?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 4 hours.

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