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How to get fromDublin to Carlisleby plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Carlisle by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    5h 6m
    £62–195

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    12h 25m
    £31–47

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    8h 36m
    £93–159

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar car
    6h 10m
    £81–305

  5. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 46m
    £47–164

  6. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 15m
    £47–189

  7. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 46m
    £62–184

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 19m
    £56–184

  9. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisletrain train
    8h 19m
    £52–171

  10. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Carlisletrain train
    7h 42m
    £64–219

Dublin to Carlisle by ferry and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Carlisle. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Warrington Central, walk to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Carlisle via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 36m.

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