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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Cartmel by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Liverpool, train

    best
    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 21m

  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 Cartmelcar car
    7h 23m
    £74–138

  3. Ferry, train via Lancaster

    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 Lancastertrain train
    8h 57m

  4. 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 46m

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    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
    6h 8m

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Apperley Bridge to Carnforthtrain train
    6h 43m

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Lancastertrain train
    7h 57m

  8. Ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Lancastertrain train
    13h 5m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest 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 Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Warrington Central, walk to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Lancaster, 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 Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 8h 57m.

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