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How to get fromDublin to Colneby plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry or bus

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

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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 Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain train
    5h 16m
    £40–135

  2. Ferry, train via Preston

    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 Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train
    9h 26m
    £96–163

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    9h 39m
    £53–82

  4. 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 Colnecar car
    7h 56m
    £101–153

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train
    5h 47m
    £58–164

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Skiptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 28m

  7. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    9h 39m

Dublin to Colne by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Colne, Lancashire, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Colne. 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 Bolton, take the train to Blackburn, then take the train to Colne. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Colne via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 9h 26m.

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