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How to get fromPlymouth to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    5h 34m
    €90–266

  2. Train, line 57 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    6h 59m
    €48–245

  3. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 51m
    €222–355

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    11h 53m
    €111–463

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus 216
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    14h 54m
    €147–365

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    6h 7m
    €93–261

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    7h 22m
    €166–321

  8. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    7h 46m
    €115–388

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    14h 33m
    €209–406

Plymouth to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plymouth to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Birmingham New Street, Stafford, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 11h 51m.

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