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 £40 - £140 and takes 5h 48m.

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 51m and costs £45 - £170.

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, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Dublin to Carnforth?

The distance between Dublin and Carnforth is 173 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 car ferry which takes 8h 3m and costs £50 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 1660+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Dublin to Carnforth - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Carnforth by car ferry, bus, busferry, plane, train, or ferry

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

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
8h 3m
£51–380
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 Apperley Bridge to Carnforthtrain
5h 48m
£40–139
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 Underpassbus
15h
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
4h 51m
£46–165
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 18m
£63–136
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 25m
£69–200
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
5h 47m
£47–159
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
6h 38m
£81–229
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Lancastertrain
7h 22m
£68–184
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
7h 30m
£71–218

Dublin to Carnforth by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Carnforth.

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Distance: 172 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carnforth via Isle of Man Douglas and Heysham in around 8h 3m.

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