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

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

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  1. Car ferry

    best
    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
    7h 10m
    £103–378

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    7h 48m
    £70–112

  3. Ferry, train, line 310 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 310
    10h 8m
    £103–244

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train, line 319 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Kirkdaletrain train
    3. Take the train from Kirkdale to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Headbolt Lane Interchange to Concoursebus bus
    4h 19m

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, line 312 bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus bus
    6h 17m

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Skelmersdale via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 7h 10m.

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