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How to get fromDublin to Durhamby plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Durham by plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain train
    4h 25m
    £31–133

  2. Car ferry, drive

    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 Durhamcar car
    9h 35m
    £47–507

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain train
    9h 56m
    £103–174

  4. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    6h 2m
    £64–150

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain train
    6h 12m
    £70–207

  6. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Leeds to Durhamtrain train
    5h 57m
    £49–166

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    6h 32m
    £78–219

  8. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain train
    6h 52m
    £62–205

  9. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain train
    10h 4m
    £140–317

Dublin to Durham by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Durham. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Durham via Isle of Man Douglas and Heysham in around 9h 35m.

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