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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Folkestone is to fly and bus and train which costs £45 - £220 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs £85 - £270.

How far is it from Ireland to Folkestone?

The distance between Ireland and Folkestone is 441 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Folkestone without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 17m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Ireland to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1169+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Ireland to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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

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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 5m
£73–241
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 6m
£46–220
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
11h 17m
£113–241
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
18h 59m
£113–225
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Folkestonecar
12h 17m
£166–253
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 57m
£88–270
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 34m
£67–217
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 38m
£62–200
Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane DUB - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 25m
£50–216
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 17m
£50–223
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 32m
£55–228

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

26Weekly Services

11h 17mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Folkestone.

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Distance: 438.1 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Ireland and Folkestone, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Folkestone. 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 Folkestone Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Folkestone Central via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 17m.

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