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

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

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  1. Ferry, train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    10h 14m
    £138–325

  2. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 1m
    £56–218

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Kentcar car
    11h 12m
    £89–566

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    5. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    14h 18m
    £115–264

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 11m
    £62–229

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    10h 15m
    £126–253

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 31m
    £103–273

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 5m
    £103–294

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 52m
    £73–253

  10. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    7h 34m
    £109–297

  11. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 36m
    £80–264

  12. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 43m
    £115–307

Dublin to Kent by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest 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 car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kent via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 11h 12m.

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