What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Bootle?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Bootle is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £370 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Bootle?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Bootle is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs £65 - £200.

How far is it from Dublin to Bootle?

The distance between Dublin and Bootle is 219 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Bootle without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Bootle without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 26m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Bootle?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Dublin to Bootle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bootle?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Bootle.

Dublin to Bootle - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, ferry, and 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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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
3. Drive from Heysham to Bootlecar
8h 59m
£39–367
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Bootletrain
10h 26m
£98–184
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Bootletrain
7h 11m
£67–194
Ferry, train via Lancaster
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Bootletrain
10h 37m
£101–260
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bootletrain
7h 37m
£67–210
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Bootletrain
9h 49m
£71–195
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Bootletrain
9h 32m
£81–225

Dublin to Bootle by ferry and train

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10h 26mAverage Duration

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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 26m.

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