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

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

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    4h 25m
    €31–168

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain 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 19m
    €131–261

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    11h 11m
    €99–447

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    14h 41m
    €127–347

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    5h 20m
    €68–184

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    5h 19m
    €77–253

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    4h 24m
    €39–260

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LHR - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 46m
    €86–373

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

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    5h 16m
    €117–362

  10. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    5h 57m
    €75–273

  11. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    5h 7m
    €42–255

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Ireland?

Ryanair flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 4 hours.

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