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How to get fromDublin to El Escorialby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to El Escorial by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane DUB - MAD
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain train
    6h 35m
    €57–208

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Bilbao to El Escorialcar car
    33h 54m
    €131–682

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Salamancabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid-Moncloabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus bus 661
    38h 20m
    €357–704

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv
    4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain train C8a
    39h 1m
    €139–697

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes to Madridbus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to El Escorialtrain train C8a
    43h 17m
    €205–769

Dublin to El Escorial by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration38h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,526.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to El Escorial. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, take the train to Madrid Chamartín, then take the train to El Escorial. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to El Escorial via Rosslare Harbour and Bilbao in around 33h 54m.

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