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How to get fromBootle to Irelandby car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, bus or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Bootle to Ireland by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, bus, or tram

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Bootle to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    5h 21m
    €69–138

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3h 32m
    €44–151

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    9h 1m
    €69–106

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Upton Stationbus437
    2. Take the train from Shotton to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    10h 6m
    €84–119

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeLPL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
    5h 30m
    €56–171

  6. Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeLPL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalktrain
    5h 16m
    €67–229

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram

    1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    4. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
    5h 48m
    €50–170

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bootle, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bootle to Ireland. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Eastmoreland Place via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Road in around 9h 1m.

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