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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 10 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 Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
    9h 14m
    £105–211

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Alstoncar
    6h 46m
    £86–138

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
    4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
    14h 33m

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
    7h 4m

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
    10h 43m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11busX1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry923
    3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
    15h 5m

  7. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeDUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
    7h 9m

  8. Fly to Newcastle, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)planeDUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
    7h 48m

  9. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeDUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
    7h 47m

  10. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus
    8h 23m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest 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, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Chester, 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 bus from The Gresham Hotel to Hendersons Garage via Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and The Courts in around 14h 33m.

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