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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gatwick to Ireland by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLGW - DUB
    2h 10m
    €37–173

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    10h 2m
    €143–329

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    13h 57m
    €83–149

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    8h 50m
    €124–167

  5. Fly to Cork Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeLGW - ORK
    2h 21m
    €71–195

  6. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeLGW - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
    3h 56m
    €49–158

  7. Fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeLGW - SNN
    2h 52m
    €51–194

Gatwick to Ireland by train, subway, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Ireland?

Ryanair flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 3 hours.

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