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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Somerset by car ferry, train, car or plane

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Car ferry, train via Crewe  •  11h 44m

  1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
  2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
  4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton

Cheapest option

Fly  •  4h 25m

  1. Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Bristol (BRS) DUB - BRS

3 alternative options

Car ferry, train  •  12h 27m

  1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
  2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales) Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...

Car ferry, train #2  •  13h 22m

  1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
  2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
  3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Taunton

Car ferry, drive  •  8h 10m

  1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
  2. Drive from Holyhead to Somerset

Dublin to Somerset by car ferry, train and bus

28 Weekly Services
11h 44m Average Duration
£148 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Somerset is to fly which costs €30 - €160 and takes 4h 25m.

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The fastest way to get from Dublin to Somerset is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €30 - €160.

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The distance between Dublin and Somerset is 365 miles.

The best way to get from Dublin to Somerset without a car is to car ferry and train via Crewe which takes 11h 44m and costs €170 - €500.

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It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Dublin to Somerset, including transfers.

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There are 699+ hotels available in Somerset. Prices start at £54 per night.

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Somerset.
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  • Distance: 365.4 miles
  • Duration: 11h 44m

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

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin to Somerset every 4 hours.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Bristol
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£15 - £140
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin to Bristol
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£35 - £170
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone
00 44 345 528 0253
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Holyhead to Crewe
Ave. Duration
2h 4m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£35 - £120
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£35 - £55
Anytime Single 1st Class
£80 - £120
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£19 - £80
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£19 - £27
Anytime Single 1st Class
£50 - £80
Transport for Wales
Phone
03333 211 202
Website
tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Crewe
Ave. Duration
2h 19m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£35 - £55
Website
https://tfw.wales/
Schedules at
https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
Anytime Standard
£35 - £55
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
£18 - £28
Website
https://tfw.wales/
Schedules at
https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
Anytime Standard
£18 - £28
Train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)
Ave. Duration
4h 31m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£75 - £120
Website
https://tfw.wales/
Schedules at
https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
Anytime Standard
£75 - £120
Train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
Ave. Duration
4h 51m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£80 - £130
Website
https://tfw.wales/
Schedules at
https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
Anytime Standard
£80 - £130
West Midlands Railway
Phone
+44 333 311 0039
Email
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website
londonmidland.com
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
Ave. Duration
59 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
CrossCountry
Phone
0344 736 9123
Email
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£30 - £70
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£30 - £50
1st Class
£45 - £70
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£60 - £180
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£60 - £90
1st Class
£120 - £180
First Great Western Service
Phone
+44 3457 000 125
Email
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website
gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
Ave. Duration
1h 54m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£35 - £90
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£35 - £55
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£55 - £90
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Phone
+353 818 300 400
Email
info@irishferries.com
Website
irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
£35 - £45
Website
https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Car
£160 - £170
On Foot
£35 - £45
Stena Line
Phone
+44 844 770 7070
Email
info.se@stenaline.com
Website
stenaline.co.uk
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
£36
Website
https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Passenger
£36
Passenger Car
£140 - £190

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