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How to get fromDublin to El Escorialby plane, train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane DUB - MAD
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain train
    6h 51m
    €60–163

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    6. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain train C8a
    33h 46m
    €221–659

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Bilbao to El Escorialcar car
    33h 54m
    €165–272

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv
    4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain train C8a
    39h 11m
    €139–251

  5. Train, car ferry via Miranda de Ebro

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain train Alv / ...
    4. Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to El Escorialtrain train Re
    40h 30m
    €152–240

  6. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upper to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus bus 740
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Santurce/Santurtzi to Valladolidbus bus
    4. Take the train from Valladolid to El Escorialtrain train Re
    41h 44m
    €162–272

Dublin to El Escorial by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€221Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to El Escorial. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, take the train to Madrid Chamartín, then take the train to El Escorial. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to El Escorial via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille - Europe Train Station, San Sebastián - Bus Station, San Sebastian/Donostia, and Madrid Chamartín in around 33h 46m.

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