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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Channel Tunnel by plane, train, unknown, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train, travel

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)planeDUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    6h 20m

  2. Car ferry, train, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    10h 46m

  3. Ferry, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus
    5. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
    14h 54m

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeDUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 2m

  5. Fly to Luton Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeDUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    6h 41m

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeDUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    6h 56m

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeDUB - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    6h 50m

  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 25m

  9. Fly to Bristol Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    8h 28m

  10. Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train, travel

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)planeDUB - BVA
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
    3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain
    4. Walk from Calais Ville to Channel Tunnelunknown
    9h 21m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Channel Tunnel via Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Dover Priory in around 10h 46m.

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