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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Cartmel by car ferry, taxi, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Heysham to Cartmeltaxi taxi
    8h 25m
    £156–646

  2. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforthtrain train
    7h 5m
    £59–168

  3. 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 18m
    £92–146

  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 15m
    £65–188

  5. 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 44m
    £101–157

  6. 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 3m
    £63–190

  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 50m
    £88–210

Dublin to Cartmel by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cartmel. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Heysham, then take the taxi to Cartmel. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Clogger Beck via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Blackhall Road in around 10h 18m.

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