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How to get fromIreland to Plymouthby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport 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
    6h 7m
    £79–225

  2. Fly Dublin Airport 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 28m
    £52–227

  3. 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
    13h 24m
    £184–310

  4. 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
    16h 7m
    £119–294

  5. Fly Dublin Airport 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 56m
    £81–230

  6. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 26m
    £107–251

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 49m
    £126–275

  8. Fly Dublin Airport 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 50m
    £100–331

  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
    15h 36m
    £186–342

Ireland to Plymouth by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Ireland and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Plymouth. 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 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 vehicle from Spencer Dock to Plymouth via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Stafford, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 24m.

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