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How to get fromSkegness to Irelandby train, ferry, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Skegness to Ireland by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    12h 44m
    €114–232

  2. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    7h 18m
    €52–214

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Skegness to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    10h 15m
    €153–222

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    8h 8m
    €55–216

  5. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    14h 6m
    €107–243

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    8h 13m
    €99–301

  7. Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    4. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    8h 36m
    €62–250

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    8h 38m
    €83–264

  9. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    5. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    9h 23m
    €93–278

  10. Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain train
    3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    8h 40m
    €65–238

  11. Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    4. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    8h 45m
    €59–263

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Skegness, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Skegness to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Nottingham, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, then take the vehicle to Spencer Dock. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Skegness to Dublin via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 10h 15m.

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