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How to get fromIlfracombe to Irelandby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilfracombe to Ireland by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Ilfracombe to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    12h 17m
    €105–454

  2. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    8h 29m
    €90–265

  3. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    15h 9m
    €216–371

  4. Bus, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Bastille to Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    7h 38m
    €93–260

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    17h
    €208–382

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    8h 34m
    €135–327

Ilfracombe to Ireland by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ilfracombe to Ireland. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bastille to Spencer Dock via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 15h 9m.

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