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

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There are 10 ways to get from Retford to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Retford 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
    8h 52m
    €60–390

  2. Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Retford to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    5h 28m
    €44–156

  3. Train, ferry via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
    9h 52m
    €103–182

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    11h 22m
    €150–340

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5h 25m
    €63–226

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

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 46m
    €51–200

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 10m
    €68–215

  8. Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    6h 3m
    €63–209

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 52m
    €82–204

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

    1. Take the train from Retford 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
    6h 2m
    €79–266

Retford to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Retford 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 Retford to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 9h 52m.

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