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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Dover is to fly and train which costs £70 - £280 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Dover is to fly and train which takes 6h 13m and costs £110 - £300.

How far is it from Ireland to Dover?

The distance between Ireland and Dover is 448 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Dover without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 40m and costs £140 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Ireland to Dover, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 781+ hotels available in Dover.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 21m
£111–295
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 20m
£70–272
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
11h 40m
£141–336
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Dovercar
11h 54m
£99–581
Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 13m
£114–300
Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 45m
£110–291
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 52m
£99–247
Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 30m
£80–255
Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane DUB - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 39m
£74–238
Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 51m
£80–260
Ferry, train via Hereford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain
16h 56m
£180–376

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

21Weekly Services

11h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Dover.

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Distance: 445.3 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Ireland and Dover, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Dover. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Dover Priory via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 40m.

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