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

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

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  1. Fly to East Midlands Airport

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)planeDUB - EMA
    2h 54m
    £34–164

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
    8h 37m
    £92–146

  3. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
    9h 25m
    £105–187

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Derbycar
    9h 30m
    £122–188

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
    4h 39m
    £41–143

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
    5h 18m
    £50–166

  7. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
    8h 45m
    £71–108

Dublin to Derby by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Derby, England?

Ryanair flies from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) once daily.

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