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

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

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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 21m
    €37–184

  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 2m
    €143–329

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 210
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    13h 54m
    €131–188

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    11h 42m
    €187–272

  5. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LGW - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 9m
    €46–190

  6. 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
    €71–192

  7. 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 26m
    €77–256

  8. 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 21m
    €105–286

  9. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    4h 32m
    €41–198

  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 52m
    €74–256

  11. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Shannon Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    5h 3m
    €43–218

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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