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How to get fromSouth West to Dublinby bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from South West to Dublin by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Line 679 bus to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Creedy Bridge to Sidwell Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    5h 7m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South West 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 16m
    €99–446

  3. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 49m
    €196–332

  4. Line 678 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phone Box to St Davids Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    6h 19m

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
    14h 26m
    €182–348

South West to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between South West, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from South West to Dublin. However, you can take the line 679 bus to Sidwell Street, walk to Cheeke Street, 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 vehicle from South West to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 11h 16m.

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