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

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

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

    best
    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 Durhamtrain train
    4h 58m
    £58–142

  2. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain train
    4h 43m
    £34–131

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain train
    11h 10m
    £103–176

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    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 John Dobson Streetbus bus
    16h 35m
    £40–56

  5. 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 Durhamcar car
    7h 25m
    £96–325

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain train
    6h 31m
    £73–205

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain train
    6h 17m
    £52–164

  8. 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    6h 54m
    £81–217

  9. 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 Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain train
    7h 15m
    £65–203

  10. Ferry, train via Burlington Road

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain train
    11h 47m
    £142–327

Ireland to Durham by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Ireland and Durham, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Durham. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Durham via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newton-le-Willows in around 11h 10m.

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