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

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

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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
    £52–73

  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 Seaforth & Litherlandtrain
    3h 12m
    £39–136

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    8h 56m
    £48–117

  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 27m
    £56–87

  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 35m
    £79–123

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    5h 19m
    £45–134

Dublin to Bootle by car ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest 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 car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Claremont Road via Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Railway Station, Hood street, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 56m.

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