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How to get fromLiverpool to Carlingfordby car ferry, car, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool to Carlingford by car ferry, car, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlingfordcar car
    7h 53m
    €52–377

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 9m
    €44–162

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    9h 19m
    €121–198

  4. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 35m
    €45–169

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestatyntrain train
    2. Take the train from Prestatyn to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from 3Arena to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus
    11h 17m
    €103–164

  6. Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train, line 161 bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Stn to Carlingfordbus bus
    6h 25m
    €62–174

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 161 bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Newry Bus Stn to Carlingfordbus bus
    6h 8m
    €69–202

  8. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    7h 3m
    €63–167

  9. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    6h 46m
    €65–175

Liverpool to Carlingford by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Carlingford, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Carlingford. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Carlingford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Carlingford via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 9h 19m.

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