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How to get fromDublin to Alstonby ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Alston by ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    9h 11m
    £133–259

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Alstoncar car
    6h 46m
    £86–128

  3. Ferry, train, Steam train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    14h 30m

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    14h 33m

  5. Fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Wentworth car park to Town Headbus bus
    7h 8m

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    7h 18m

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    7h 8m

  8. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    7h 10m

  9. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus
    7h 48m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Alston, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Alston. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Alston. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Hendersons Garage via Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Carlisle, and The Courts in around 14h 30m.

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