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How to get fromDublin to Kentby ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Kent by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
    10h 7m
    £112–236

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeDUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
    6h 8m
    £57–247

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus550 / ...
    5. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
    14h 39m
    £128–261

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Kentcar
    9h
    £113–158

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
    10h 20m
    £120–282

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)planeDUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
    5h 33m
    £102–289

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeDUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
    6h 14m
    £86–221

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeDUB - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
    6h 1m
    £64–205

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    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 Ashford Internationaltrain
    5h 51m
    £70–214

  10. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeDUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
    7h 35m
    £85–340

  11. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 Ashford Internationaltrain
    6h 39m
    £70–275

  12. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    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 Ashford Internationaltrain
    7h 40m
    £90–328

Dublin to Kent by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kent, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kent. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, take the train to London Euston, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Ashford International, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Lenham via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 39m.

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