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 £50 - £210 and takes 6h 7m.

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 58m and costs £95 - £290.

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 20m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Ireland to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

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

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)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 10m
£85–241
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
6h 7m
£55–205
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
11h 20m
£104–206
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Folkestone
9h 34m
£119–160
Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
5h 58m
£96–285
Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 38m
£78–227
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)BFS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 37m
£72–213
Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)DUB - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
6h 26m
£58–201
Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 15m
£62–220
Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 30m
£66–238
Ferry, train via Newport
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
4. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
15h 17m
£213–430

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

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11h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Folkestone.

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Distance: 438.1 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 20m.

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