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There are 8 ways to get from Colne to Dublin by train, car ferry, bus, car or plane

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Train, car ferry via Holyhead

  1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
  2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
  3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
  4. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

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Train, train to Leeds Bradford, fly

  1. Take the train from Colne to Accrington
  2. Take the train from Accrington to Bradford Interchange
  3. Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Dublin (DUB)

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Train, car ferry

  1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
  2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
  3. Take the car ferry from Bootle to Dublin

Bus, car ferry

  1. Take the bus from Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St to Bangor, Gwynedd
  2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

Train, car ferry #2

  1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
  2. Take the car ferry from Bootle to Dublin

Drive, car ferry

  1. Drive from Colne to Holyhead
  2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

Train, train to Manchester, fly

  1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
  2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
  3. Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Dublin (DUB)

Train, train to Liverpool, fly

  1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
  2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
  3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin (DUB)

Colne to Dublin by train, walk and car ferry

The journey time between Colne and Dublin is around 9h 31m and covers a distance of around 364 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 18m. Services are operated by Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and others. Typically 42 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

42 Weekly Services
9h 31m Average Duration
€103 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Colne to Dublin is to bus and car ferry which costs £40 - £55 and takes 13h 11m.

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The quickest way to get from Colne to Dublin is to train and fly which costs £45 - £130 and takes 5h 11m.

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The distance between Colne and Dublin is 275 km.

The best way to get from Colne to Dublin without a car is to train and car ferry via Holyhead which takes 9h 31m and costs £85 - £230.

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It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Colne to Dublin, including transfers.

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The quickest flight from Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport is the direct flight which takes 54 min.

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Ryanair UK, Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer flights from Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport.

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Map of how to get from Colne to Dublin.
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  • Distance: 275.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Colne, Lancashire, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Colne to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, take the train to Holyhead, take the walk to Holyhead, then take the car ferry to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colne to Dublin via Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, Queen Square Bus Station, Seaforth, Port of Liverpool, and Bootle in around 12h 55m.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester to Dublin
Ave. Duration
54 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€12 - €110
Flights from Leeds Bradford to Dublin
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€10 - €100
Flights from Liverpool to Dublin
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€11 - €130
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 9m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€45 - €230
Flights from Leeds Bradford to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€29 - €150
Ryanair UK
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester to Dublin
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Friday
Estimated price
€11 - €200
Train operators
Northern Rail
Phone
+44 800 200 6060
Email
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Colne to Preston
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€14 - €23
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Anytime Day
€14 - €18
Anytime Day 1st Class
€17 - €23
Train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€15 - €25
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Anytime Day
€15 - €19
Anytime Day 1st Class
€18 - €25
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€19 - €35
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Anytime Day
€19 - €24
Anytime Day 1st Class
€23 - €35
Train from Colne to Accrington
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€6 - €11
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Anytime Day
€6 - €8
Anytime Day 1st Class
€8 - €11
Train from Accrington to Bradford Interchange
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€15 - €25
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Anytime Day
€15 - €19
Anytime Day 1st Class
€18 - €25
Avanti West Coast
Phone
0344 556 5650
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
Ave. Duration
22 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€12 - €50
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Anytime Day Single
€12 - €16
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€30 - €50
Train from Chester to Holyhead
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€35 - €130
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Anytime Day Single
€35 - €50
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€95 - €130
TransPennine Express Service
Phone
+44 345 600 1671
Email
tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
Website
tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
Ave. Duration
52 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€11 - €17
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Advance Single
€3 - €5
Off-Peak Day Single
€8 - €13
Anytime Day Single
€11 - €17
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
Ave. Duration
52 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€20 - €35
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Advance Single
€11 - €16
Off-Peak Day Single
€15 - €23
Anytime Day Single
€20 - €35
Bus operators
National Express

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.

Contact Details
Phone
+44 08717 818178
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St to Bangor, Gwynedd
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€8 - €11
Website
National Express
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Phone
+353 818 300 400
Email
info@irishferries.com
Website
irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€33 - €37
Website
Irish Ferries
Car
€120 - €140
On Foot
€33 - €37

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