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 €60 - €240 and takes 5h 28m.

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 4h 54m and costs €100 - €310.

How far is it from Folkestone to Dublin?

The distance between Folkestone and Dublin is 600 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 26m and costs €140 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Folkestone to Dublin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Dublin.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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 Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
4h 54m
€103–302
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
5h 28m
€62–235
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 26m
€147–332
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 400 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
16h 24m
€123–280
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Folkestone to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
12h 11m
€197–285
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
5h 34m
€83–246
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
5h 23m
€71–274
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
5h 16m
€66–249
Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 48m
€133–365
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
6h 44m
€105–363
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
7h 44m
€80–214

Folkestone to Dublin by train, foot, and ferry

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10h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 599.9 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. 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 26m.

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