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

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

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  1. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    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 6m
    £56–275

  2. Ferry, train via Ashford International

    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 12m
    £101–200

  3. 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 400 / ...
    5. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    14h 9m
    £100–259

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kentcar car
    11h 54m
    £157–243

  5. 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
    £88–268

  6. 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 10m
    £75–215

  7. 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 51m
    £63–244

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 11m
    £68–228

  9. 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 35m
    £83–324

  10. 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 39m
    £57–279

  11. 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 39m
    £77–332

  12. 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 18m
    £117–242

Dublin to Kent by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest 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 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to London Victoria, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Lenham via Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 10h 12m.

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