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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Plymouthby plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, busferry, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Plymouth by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, busferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 55m
    £96–245

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    16h 43m
    £175–345

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    17h 44m
    £198–462

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    20h 4m

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 34m
    £133–356

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 47m
    £97–250

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHD - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 38m
    £145–387

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

    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 35m
    £98–255

  9. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    17h 49m
    £300–675

  10. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Plymouthcar car
    10h 42m
    £151–408

Northern Ireland to Plymouth by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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 bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Plymouth via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 16h 43m.

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