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

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

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 44m
    £76–228

  2. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain train
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 5m
    £49–229

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Plymouthcar car
    11h 58m
    £93–394

  4. Ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    12h 10m
    £184–313

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus bus 216 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    14h 25m
    £117–289

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 33m
    £78–233

  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 New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 14m
    £132–277

  8. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 27m
    £96–334

  9. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    13h 54m
    £185–339

Dublin to Plymouth by ferry and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Plymouth via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 11h 58m.

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