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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    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 Scunthorpetrain
    9h 33m
    £67–182

  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 Leeds to Doncastertrain
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpetrain
    5h 42m
    £48–151

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Scunthorpecar
    7h
    £73–108

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Scunthorpetrain
    5h 53m
    £58–186

  5. 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 Scunthorpetrain
    9h 59m
    £85–186

  6. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain
    4. Take the train from Stockport to Scunthorpetrain
    10h 31m
    £68–188

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpetrain
    6h 12m
    £53–169

  8. 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
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain
    6h 49m
    £62–230

  9. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)planeDUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain
    6h 17m
    £48–201

  10. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)planeDUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain
    6h 50m
    £69–232

Dublin to Scunthorpe by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Scunthorpe. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Stockport, then take the train to Scunthorpe. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Scunthorpe via Holyhead in around 7h.

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