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How to get fromDublin to Bootleby car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Bootle by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    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 Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Heysham to Bootlecar car
    8h 59m
    £39–368

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Bootletrain train
    10h 27m
    £96–177

  3. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Bootletrain train
    6h 57m
    £67–204

  4. Ferry, train via Lancaster

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to Bootletrain train
    10h 38m
    £128–274

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bootletrain train
    7h 37m
    £66–205

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Bootletrain train
    9h 50m
    £71–195

  7. 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 Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Bootletrain train
    9h 31m
    £86–225

Dublin to Bootle by ferry and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Bootle, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Bootle. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Heysham, then drive to Bootle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Bootle via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 10h 27m.

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