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

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

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  1. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4h 47m
    €34–146

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Somerset to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    10h 47m
    €89–432

  3. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    12h 46m
    €177–303

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 48m
    €151–256

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

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    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
    5h 21m
    €62–178

  6. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4h 52m
    €79–208

  7. Line 21 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Branchflower Farm to Castle Waybus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    6h 22m
    €90–252

  8. Bus, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    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 26m
    €62–261

  9. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 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
    13h 20m
    €138–336

  10. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    15h 11m
    €160–291

Somerset to Ireland by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Somerset to Ireland. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 Somerset to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 47m.

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