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How to get fromDublin to Runcornby plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Liverpool, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Runcorntrain train
    2h 48m
    £37–178

  2. Ferry, train via Rhyl

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Runcorntrain train
    7h 11m
    £91–183

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    17h 4m

  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 Runcorncar car
    8h 19m
    £112–169

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    4h 20m
    £40–143

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    7h 12m
    £55–86

Dublin to Runcorn by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Runcorn. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Runcorn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Runcorn via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Rhyl in around 7h 11m.

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