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How to get fromBarnstaple to Irelandby train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Ireland by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    6h 8m
    €90–262

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    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 59m
    €88–252

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barnstaple 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
    11h 42m
    €106–457

  4. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    12h 59m
    €193–353

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    7h 4m
    €132–324

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple 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 29m
    €196–374

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Barnstaple to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, 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 Barnstaple to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 42m.

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