What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €40 - €160 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Burlington Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Ireland?

The distance between Carlisle and Ireland is 532 km.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 39m and costs €110 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Ireland?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Carlisle to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Ireland bus from?

Carlisle to Ireland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Carlisle to Ireland bus arrive?

Carlisle to Ireland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Ireland.

Carlisle to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
5h 34m
€58–195
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
5h 58m
€44–153
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
9h 39m
€113–213
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
12h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
6h 9m
€94–137
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 7m
€67–160
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 30m
€58–143
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
5h 37m
€56–223
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
5h 42m
€53–198
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
7h 38m
€51–208
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
13h 14m

Carlisle to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Spencer Dock via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 9h 39m.

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