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

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Cartmelcar
    6h 31m
    £78–103

  2. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeDUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforthtrain
    7h 35m
    £49–137

  3. Ferry, train via Grange-over-Sands

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
    8h 58m
    £82–130

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - 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 Grange-over-Sandstrain
    5h 19m
    £67–189

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
    9h 7m
    £99–163

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sandstrain
    6h 7m
    £57–167

  7. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeDUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
    7h 9m
    £67–217

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest 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 car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Cartmel. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cartmel via Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 8h 58m.

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