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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Plymouth by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    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 58m
    £74–215

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 49m
    £49–203

  3. Ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    13h 35m
    £173–281

  4. 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 51m
    £111–270

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great 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 32m
    £99–240

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Exeter, train

    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 22m
    £77–230

  7. 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 48m
    £92–309

  8. 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 37m
    £174–302

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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 Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, 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, Crewe, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 35m.

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