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How to get fromSpain to Irelandby plane, car, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Spain to Ireland by plane, car, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin Airport

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAD - DUB
    5h 55m
    €60–191

  2. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BCN - DUB
    5h 59m
    €51–162

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublincar car
    37h 9m
    €166–728

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Suceavabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    3d 23h
    €223–430

  5. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane PMI - ORK
    5h 35m
    €60–199

  6. Fly Málaga Airport to Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane AGP - ORK
    5h 45m
    €66–206

  7. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Dublin Airport

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane PMI - DUB
    5h 56m
    €59–172

  8. Train to Santiago De Compostela Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    2. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SCQ - DUB
    6h 37m
    €67–266

  9. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BIO - ORK
    5h 54m
    €82–210

  10. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    39h 28m

  11. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Pearsetrain train Ic / ...
    42h 46m
    €153–720

Spain to Ireland by train, subway, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration42h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,497 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Spain and Ireland?

Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Dublin via Suceava, Rădăuţi, Rădăuți, and Dublin in around 3d 23h.

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