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How to get fromIreland to Kentby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or tram

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

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 41m
    £115–377

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 35m
    £65–247

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Kentcar car
    11h 24m
    £89–393

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    11h 59m
    £143–260

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    17h 28m
    £136–272

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 49m
    £117–356

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 2m
    £95–312

  8. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 3m
    £72–260

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 11m
    £84–272

  10. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BFS - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 35m
    £109–293

  11. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 19m
    £68–255

Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Ireland and Kent, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Kent. 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, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, take the train to Ashford International, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Kent via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 24m.

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