What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Cumbria?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Cumbria is to fly and train which costs £45 - £180 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Cumbria?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Cumbria is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Ireland to Cumbria?

The distance between Ireland and Cumbria is 301 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Cumbria without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Cumbria without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 32m and costs £90 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Cumbria?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Ireland to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Cumbria bus from?

Ireland to Cumbria bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Cumbria bus arrive?

Ireland to Cumbria bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 808+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Ireland to Cumbria - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Cumbria by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 54m
£49–159
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 14m
£47–171
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 32m
£90–211
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
15h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar
6h 44m
£87–134
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train, line 508 bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus
7h 1m
£76–259
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 26m
£65–174
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 16m
£61–194
Ferry, train via Baggot Street
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 53m
£111–247
Ferry, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Penrith North Lakestrain
13h
£96–180

Ireland to Cumbria by tram, foot, ferry, train, and bus

21Weekly Services

11h 32mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Cumbria.

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Distance: 299 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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 Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Pooley Bridge Inn via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 11h 32m.

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