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

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

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  1. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Retfordtrain train
    4h 55m
    £35–135

  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 Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Retfordcar car
    8h 56m
    £52–327

  3. Ferry, train via Sheffield

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    9h 39m
    £87–152

  4. Ferry, train

    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 Doncastertrain train
    11h 1m
    £126–288

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 45m
    £52–186

  6. 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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    6h 1m
    £43–168

  7. 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 New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 31m
    £58–175

  8. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain train
    6h 24m
    £42–157

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    6h 19m
    £68–228

Dublin to Retford by ferry and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Retford. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, take the bus to Leeds Fire Station, take the bus to City Square F, walk to Leeds, take the train to Doncaster, then take the train to Retford. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Retford via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 8h 56m.

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