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How to get fromDublin to Bedfordby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Bedford by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Luton Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Bedfordtrain train
    4h 14m
    £36–159

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus bus C1 / ...
    9h 40m
    £102–164

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Bedfordcar car
    9h 53m
    £68–350

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain train
    12h 7m
    £142–356

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 36m
    £87–266

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 10m
    £98–293

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 29m
    £61–221

  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain train
    6h 42m
    £41–172

  9. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 56m
    £52–166

Dublin to Bedford by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Bedford. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Luton Airport (LTN), walk to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway Station, walk to Luton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bedford. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to St Paul's Square via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Milton Keynes Central, and Central station in around 9h 40m.

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