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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Skelmersdale by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Liverpool, train, line 319 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Headbolt Lane Interchange to Concoursebus bus
    3h 57m

  2. Ferry, train, line 310 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    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
    9h 38m
    £61–121

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    7h 10m
    £63–339

  4. 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
    5h 50m

  5. Ferry, train

    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 Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    8h 4m
    £64–118

  6. Ferry, train, line 310 bus via Holyhead

    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
    9h 47m
    £63–200

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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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