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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Retford by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
    5h 2m
    £47–160

  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 Guiseley to Leedstrain
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
    4. Take the train from Doncaster to Retfordtrain
    6h 41m
    £41–169

  3. 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 Stockport to Sheffieldtrain
    9h 34m
    £104–202

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Retfordcar
    8h 55m
    £116–183

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
    5h 46m
    £49–202

  6. 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 Sheffieldtrain
    6h 30m
    £58–196

  7. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)planeDUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain
    6h 19m
    £61–233

  8. 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 Stockport to Sheffieldtrain
    9h 41m
    £83–164

  9. Ferry, train via Chester

    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 Piccadillytrain
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
    9h 45m
    £86–183

  10. Ferry, train via Rhyl

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    4. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Doncastertrain
    11h 22m
    £104–193

Dublin to Retford by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Retford, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Retford. 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 Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Retford. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Retford via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Crewe, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 9h 34m.

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