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

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

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  1. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    5h 23m
    €60–230

  2. Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Retford to Doncastertrain
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Guiseleytrain
    4. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLBA - DUB
    6h 4m
    €52–188

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    9h 48m
    €101–240

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Retford to Cairnryancar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
    8h 46m
    €139–207

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    6h 4m
    €66–193

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    6h 5m
    €75–232

  7. Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEMA - DUB
    6h 27m
    €56–265

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLTN - DUB
    5h 53m
    €78–304

  9. Train, ferry via Chester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    9h 51m
    €100–214

  10. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    11h 6m
    €100–179

Retford to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Retford to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Retford to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Sheffield, Stockport, Crewe, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 9h 48m.

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