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How to get fromDublin to Cartmelby plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sandstrain train
    5h 2m
    £49–133

  2. Ferry, train via Lancaster

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain train
    9h 6m
    £81–151

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cartmelcar car
    7h 23m
    £96–143

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to Grange-over-Sandstrain train
    5h 18m
    £68–185

  5. Ferry, train

    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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    10h 34m
    £102–240

  6. Ferry, train via Rhyl

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Lancastertrain train
    13h 28m
    £105–225

Dublin to Cartmel by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cartmel. 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, take the train to Grange-over-Sands, then take the taxi to Cartmel. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cartmel via Holyhead, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 9h 6m.

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