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

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

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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 Colnecar
    5h 59m
    £73–93

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
    3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
    6h 20m
    £48–136

  3. Ferry, train via Preston

    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 Prestontrain
    4. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
    9h 23m
    £70–118

  4. 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 Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
    9h 43m
    £75–129

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

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeDUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Skiptontrain
    3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Bus Stationbus
    5h 35m

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
    5h 42m
    £55–173

Dublin to Colne by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest 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 car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Colne. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Colne via Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 9h 23m.

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