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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakes 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
    10h 8m
    €109–205

  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
    7h 27m
    €75–212

  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
    15h 15m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    6h 37m
    €101–369

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 7m
    €79–225

  6. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    11h 59m
    €156–341

  7. Line 508 bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brackenrigg Inn to Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 32m
    €84–230

  8. 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
    7h 46m
    €95–224

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    7h 31m
    €94–242

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    9h 6m
    €87–220

Cumbria to Ireland by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cumbria to Ireland. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, 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 Longthwaite road end to Westland Row via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station in around 15h 15m.

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