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How to get fromBarrow in Furness to Irelandby train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Ireland by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 48m
    €104–171

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Carnforthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Carnforth to Shipleytrain train
    3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    8h 42m
    €64–185

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    7h 39m
    €115–399

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 20m
    €70–211

  5. Train, ferry via Rhyl

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 9m
    €155–362

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

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 3m
    €73–210

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    6h 35m
    €69–253

  8. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 28m
    €90–232

  9. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    7h 19m
    €75–292

Barrow in Furness to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Barrow in Furness to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, 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 Barrow in Furness to Dublin via Cairnryan and Larne in around 7h 39m.

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