carlisle to dublin quickest way

[filthiestfis]

I dont drive so whats the best way of getting to dublin from carlisle? would I have to get the train from carlisle to newcastle and then another form of transport to newcastle airport, flying to dublin? or is there another way? thanks

[mushroom25]

your nearest airport is Newcastle, reached by travelling to Newcastle Central then by Metro to the airport. However you cannot get there in time to catch the morning flight to Dublin (0750) and the evening flight lands you in Dublin at a rather inconvenient 2305 (ie gone midnight at your hotel).
Although it's further away a better bet for you is to go to Liverpool Airport. Carlisle to Liverpool South Parkway (the nearest station to the airport) takes 2h45mn approx; from Liverpool there are 4 flights to Dublin mon-fri and 3 at weekends.
http://ojp2.nationalrail.co.uk/en/pj/jp for train times
http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/ for cheapl flights

[filthiestfis]

Thanks mushroom :o) Ive figured an alternative. I live in essex anyway, but was going to see a friend in carlisle before flying to dublin. However sometimes return tickets London-carlisle are 33 pounds so I will just go to carlisle at a different time as dublin