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How to get fromIreland to Cumbriaby ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Cumbria by ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 3m
    £107–175

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    15h 46m
    £40–53

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar car
    6h 36m
    £87–316

  4. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train, line 508 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus bus
    7h 4m
    £63–186

  5. Ferry, train via Manchester

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    13h 1m
    £140–315

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 55m
    £57–175

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 35m
    £81–181

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 21m
    £56–165

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 5m
    £69–195

Ireland to Cumbria by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Ireland and Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Cumbria. However, you can take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Cumbria. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Parade to Pooley Bridge Inn via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 15h 46m.

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