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How to get fromIreland to Carlisleby ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Carlisle by ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    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
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    9h 50m
    £93–161

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    13h 9m
    £38–56

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    12h 46m
    £58–175

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar car
    6h 10m
    £81–305

  5. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 27m
    £70–167

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    5h 32m
    £65–193

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 14m
    £49–162

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 42m
    £49–187

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 12m
    £65–182

  10. Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORK - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 5m
    £78–257

Ireland to Carlisle by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Ireland and Carlisle, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Carlisle. However, you can take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westland Row to Carlisle via Grand Central Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, and Auchinleck in around 12h 46m.

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