What is the cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to Ireland is to fly which costs €110 - €300 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Channel Islands to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Channel Islands to Ireland is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct ferry between Channel Islands and Ireland?

No, there is no direct ferry from Channel Islands to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Alderney and arriving at Dublin Ferryport B+I via Cherbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 57m.

How far is it from Channel Islands to Ireland?

The distance between Channel Islands and Ireland is 542 km.

How do I travel from Channel Islands to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Channel Islands to Ireland without a car is to car ferry and train and ferry which takes 16h 43m and costs €320 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Channel Islands to Ireland?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Channel Islands to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1135+ hotels available in Ireland.

Channel Islands to Ireland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Channel Islands to Ireland by plane, car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly Jersey Airport to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane JER - ORK
4h 26m
€143–345
Fly Guernsey Airport to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GCI - ORK
5h 1m
€77–332
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
16h 43m
€327–491
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
2. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Cherbourg-Dublin Ferryport B+I
23h 57m
€458–1,197
Fly Guernsey Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GCI - DUB
3h 51m
€112–298
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
24h 27m
€580–1,598
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Grand Paradebus 740
24h 56m
€183–634

Jersey Airport (JER) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

19Weekly Planes

4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.8 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Channel Islands, Guernsey and Ireland?

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Cork Airport (ORK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Alderney to Eastmoreland Place via Port Of Cherbourg, Terminal Ferry, Cherbourg-Gare, Cherbourg, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Rd in around 23h 57m.

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