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

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

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    6h
    €97–267

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

    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
    7h 25m
    €55–246

  3. 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
    12h 5m
    €112–466

  4. 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
    12h 8m
    €223–357

  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
    15h 42m
    €150–368

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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 33m
    €100–262

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 7m
    €127–294

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    6h 40m
    €149–314

  9. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    8h 12m
    €122–389

  10. 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
    15h 21m
    €212–409

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

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.9 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Ireland. 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 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Plymouth to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 12h 5m.

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