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How to get fromFolkestone to Irelandby train, plane, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    5h 23m
    €103–303
  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    5h 53m
    €59–239
  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 43m
    €148–334
  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    18h 3m
    €114–263
  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    12h 11m
    €197–285
  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    6h 3m
    €83–247
  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    6h
    €94–280
  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LCY - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 47m
    €127–356
  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    5h 52m
    €71–275
  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    5h 56m
    €62–236
  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane STN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 43m
    €74–205

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 43m.

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