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How to get fromDurham to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport

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    1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    4h 20m
    €40–143

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 5m
    €173–276

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Durham to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    7h 24m
    €110–162

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 30m
    €67–333

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 16m
    €66–249

  6. Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 21m
    €59–158

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    5h 49m
    €75–222

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    6h 14m
    €48–196

  9. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    6h 45m
    €75–206

  10. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    10h 14m
    €148–231

Durham to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€173Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Newton-le-Willows, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 5m.

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