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How to get fromDublin to Porton Downby ferry, train, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Porton Down by ferry, train, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train via London

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Salisburytrain train
    10h 34m
    £168–316

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    7h 15m
    £47–171

  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 Porton Downcar car
    10h 50m
    £73–366

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain train
    13h 23m
    £139–264

  5. Fly to Southampton Airport, train, line 66 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SB to Porton Science Parkbus bus
    7h 9m
    £64–239

  6. 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 London Waterloo to Salisburytrain train
    7h 50m
    £90–332

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain train
    7h 50m
    £70–267

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Salisburytrain train
    8h 1m
    £79–292

  9. 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 Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain train
    8h 54m
    £92–223

  10. 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 Salisburytrain train
    9h 13m
    £69–267

Dublin to Porton Down by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 421.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Porton Down, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Porton Down. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to London Euston, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Salisbury, then take the taxi to Porton Down. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Porton Down via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 10h 50m.

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