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

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

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  1. Fly to Liverpool, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain train
    3h 41m
    £37–138

  2. 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 17m
    £68–349

  3. Ferry, train via Rhyl

    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
    8h 32m
    £71–141

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train
    5h 25m
    £38–154

  5. Ferry, train

    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 29m
    £68–141

  6. Ferry, train via Duke Street

    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
    9h 11m
    £63–200

Dublin to Southport by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Southport via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 7h 17m.

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