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How to get fromDublin to Isle of Manby ferry, train, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Isle of Man by ferry, train, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    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
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    10h 28m
    £114–207

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lockerbietrain train
    6h 26m
    £50–165

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain train
    12h 11m

  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 Isle of Mancar car
    5h 37m
    £73–290

  5. 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 Lockerbietrain train
    6h 35m
    £58–175

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    12h 51m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    13h 5m

Dublin to Isle of Man by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 318.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Isle of Man, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Isle of Man. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the line 381 bus to Lockerbie Rd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Terminus via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, Auchinleck, Dumfries, and DG One Stance D in around 12h 11m.

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