What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Dublin is to train and fly which costs €70 - €230 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Dublin is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €110 - €330.

How far is it from Folkestone to Dublin?

The distance between Folkestone and Dublin is 599 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dublin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 11m and costs €140 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Dublin?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Folkestone to Dublin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Dublin.

Folkestone to Dublin - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Dublin 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 Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
5h
€114–322
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
5h 33m
€73–225
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
10h 11m
€147–331
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Folkestone to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublin
12h 7m
€198–291
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
5h 40m
€95–255
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
5h 27m
€78–267
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LTN - DUB
5h 21m
€74–248
Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LCY - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
6h 51m
€152–395
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)STN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
7h 40m
€86–230
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
6h 49m
€113–362
Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchley
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham International
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyhead
5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
13h 34m
€158–321

Folkestone to Dublin by train, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Dublin.

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Distance: 599.5 km
Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Folkestone to Dublin. 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 21, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Dublin Ferryport B+I via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 11m.

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