What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Carnforth?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Carnforth is to fly and train which costs £35 - £140 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Carnforth?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Carnforth is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Police Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Dublin to Carnforth?

The distance between Dublin and Carnforth is 242 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Carnforth without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Carnforth without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 31m and costs £90 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Carnforth?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Dublin to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Carnforth bus from?

Dublin to Carnforth bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Carnforth bus arrive?

Dublin to Carnforth bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Dublin to Carnforth - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Carnforth by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
4h 43m
£43–145
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforthtrain
7h 12m
£37–133
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
8h 31m
£91–175
Ferry, train via Rhyl
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
5. Take the train from Preston to Carnforthtrain
10h 27m
£104–226
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 Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
14h 55m
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Carnforthtrain
4h 48m
£56–172
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
8h 35m
£70–137
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Carnforthcar
7h 15m
£96–143

Dublin to Carnforth by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

8h 31mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Carnforth.

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Distance: 240.2 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Carnforth, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Carnforth. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Carnforth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Carnforth via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Lancaster in around 8h 31m.

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