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How to get fromBootle to Dublinby train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, busferry or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Bootle to Dublin by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, busferry, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3h 5m
    €44–158
  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bootle to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    5h 11m
    €68–136
  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus802 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus785
    15h 54m
  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    7h 49m
    €95–143

Bootle to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bootle to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the line 784 bus to Samuel Beckett Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bootle to Dublin Terminal 1 via Holyhead in around 5h 11m.

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