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How to get fromCarnforth to Dublinby car, car ferry, train or plane

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Carnforth to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    6h 3m
    €85–161

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Shipleytrain
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLBA - DUB
    5h 42m
    €48–144

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    9h 24m
    €83–225

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    4h 56m
    €52–165

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    4h 31m
    €73–191

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeMAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    7h 19m
    €68–188

Carnforth to Dublin by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Carnforth to Dublin. However, you can drive to Holyhead then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Dublin Terminal 1 via Manchester Oxford Road, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 9h 24m.

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