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How to get fromWales to Douglasby train, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Wales to Douglas by train, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, car ferry via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    7h 37m
    $109–188

  2. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane LPL - IOM
    4h 37m
    $62–199

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    6h 16m
    $72–101

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    7h 38m
    $111–182

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane MAN - IOM
    5h 8m
    $91–246

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane BHX - IOM
    5h 7m
    $177–353

  7. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane BRS - IOM
    4h 7m
    $107–265

Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Wales and Douglas, Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Wales to Douglas. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Liverpool Lime Street, walk to Liverpool Central Loop Line, take the train to Liverpool James Street, walk to Liverpool, then take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to Isle of Man Douglas via Liverpool in around 6h 16m.

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