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How to get fromIreland to Bedfordby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Bedford by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Bedfordtrain train
    4h 37m
    £39–157

  2. 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 Bedfordcar car
    10h 5m
    £69–358

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Holyhead - London Euston
    10h 47m
    £101–166

  4. Ferry, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain train
    13h 51m
    £143–365

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ORK - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Bedfordtrain train
    4h 20m
    £41–272

  6. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 37m
    £110–344

  7. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    6h 4m
    £85–229

  8. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 34m
    £67–234

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    5h 51m
    £64–209

  10. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Bletchleytrain train
    7h 5m
    £44–170

  11. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kettering to Bedfordtrain train
    6h 40m
    £63–183

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Ireland and Bedford, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Bedford. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Luton Airport (LTN), walk to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway Station, walk to Luton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bedford. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Bedford via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 5m.

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