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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Bootle by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Seaforth & Litherlandtrain
    3h 8m
    £38–136
  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Bootlecar
    5h 16m
    £62–73
  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 43m
    £50–118
  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 26m
    £58–88
  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
    £81–124

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

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest 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 line 784 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Seaforth & Litherland. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Bootle via Holyhead in around 5h 16m.

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