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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €120 - €320.

How far is it from Folkestone to Ireland?

The distance between Folkestone and Ireland is 613 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 30m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Folkestone to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 673+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Ireland 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 Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
5h 25m
€120–316
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
5h 50m
€76–270
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 30m
€158–298
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
€171–283
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
6h 11m
€114–309
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 5m
€125–342
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 Dundalktrain
5h 48m
€144–319
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
6h 2m
€89–284
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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 56m
€80–227
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 Dundalktrain
6h 37m
€92–251
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
14h 38m
€212–427

Folkestone to Ireland by train, foot, ferry, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Ireland.

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Distance: 612.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Folkestone to Ireland. 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 Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Spencer Dock via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 30m.

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