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How to get fromCarlisle to Irelandby train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Ireland by train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 15m
    €114–211

  2. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    6h 1m
    €66–193

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    12h 33m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    6h 11m
    €94–358

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 58m
    €99–205

  6. Steam train, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    12h 6m

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

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 21m
    €86–205

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    5h 43m
    €87–223

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 35m
    €89–236

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    5h 33m
    €72–227

  11. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    7h 57m
    €79–205

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 458.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Ireland. However, you can 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 bus from Carlisle to Westland Row via Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station in around 12h 33m.

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