What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €75 - €230 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €110 - €320.

How far is it from Dover to Ireland?

The distance between Dover and Ireland is 614 km.

How do I travel from Dover to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 39m and costs €140 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Ireland?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Dover to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Ireland.

Dover to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
5h 39m
€112–317
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
6h 17m
€67–244
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 39m
€149–336
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dover to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
12h 13m
€199–293
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
6h 20m
€89–258
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
6h 6m
€76–270
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 25m
€100–312
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
6h 12m
€71–250
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 50m
€79–226
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 51m
€92–322
Train, ferry via Hereford
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
15h 48m
€172–430

Dover to Ireland by train, foot, ferry, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 39mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Ireland.

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Distance: 613.7 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dover to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Spencer Dock via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 39m.

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