EXHIBIT 23.1

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 Nos. 333-112378, 333-53633-99 and 333-36598-99) pertaining to the
Weatherford International, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan of our report dated June 27,
2005, with respect to the financial statements and schedule of the Weatherford
International, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan included in this Annual Report (Form
11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2004.

                                     /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas
June 28, 2005