What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Carnforth?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Carnforth is to car ferry which costs £29 - £360 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Carnforth?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Carnforth is to tram and fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Police Station via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ireland and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ireland to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Dublin Terminal 1 and arriving at Heysham via Isle of Man Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Ireland to Carnforth?

The distance between Ireland and Carnforth is 177 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Carnforth without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Carnforth without a car is to ferry and train via Manchester which takes 11h 8m and costs £110 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Carnforth?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Ireland to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Carnforth bus from?

Ireland to Carnforth bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Carnforth bus arrive?

Ireland to Carnforth bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1670+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Ireland to Carnforth - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, ferry, and bus

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

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Car ferry
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1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
8h 15m
£29–356
Ferry, train via Manchester
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carnforthtrain
11h 8m
£114–267
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
15h 27m
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
5. Take the train from Lancaster to Carnforthtrain
5h 13m
£50–163
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
9h 34m
£77–144
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
6h 12m
£50–167
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
6h 5m
£54–212
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
6h 6m
£54–238
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforthtrain
7h 40m
£45–145
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
7h 46m
£80–216

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

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9h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.4 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Ireland and Carnforth, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dublin to Carnforth via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Heysham in around 8h 15m.

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