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How to get fromDublin to Cumbriaby car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Cumbria by car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Heysham to Cumbriacar car
    8h 50m
    £39–369

  2. 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 50m
    £111–190

  3. Ferry, train via Manchester

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    11h 25m
    £132–290

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train, line 508 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus bus
    6h 45m
    £66–196

  5. 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 42m
    £64–193

  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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 18m
    £67–203

  7. 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
    7h 57m
    £60–183

  8. 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 57m
    £76–203

Dublin to Cumbria by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cumbria. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Heysham, then drive to Cumbria. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cumbria via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Penrith North Lakes in around 8h 50m.

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