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How to get fromGrantham to Dublinby car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Grantham to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Grantham to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    9h 24m
    €68–401

  2. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grantham to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    5h 48m
    €44–177

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 36m
    €137–210

  4. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 2m
    €72–237

  5. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 38m
    €117–187

  6. Train, ferry via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    11h 2m
    €158–363

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    5h 34m
    €61–167

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 15m
    €65–200

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    5h 39m
    €72–248

  10. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 34m
    €75–219

  11. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    8h 39m
    €106–223

Grantham to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 477.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Grantham to Dublin. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grantham to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 36m.

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