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How to get fromDublin to Bootleby car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Bootle by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Bootlecar
    5h 16m
    £61–73

  2. Fly to Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Seaforth & Litherlandtrain
    3h 21m
    £41–146

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    8h 53m
    £74–116

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadferryDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to ChestertrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    7h 15m
    £60–89

  5. Ferry, train via Liverpool Central

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to ChestertrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    7h 24m
    £79–125

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    5h 54m
    £41–128

Dublin to Bootle by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Bootle. However, you can take the car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Bootle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Marlborough Road via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Chester, Railway Station, Hood street, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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