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

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There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Kent by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or tram

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
    6h 12m
    £93–235
  2. Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeDUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
    6h 34m
    £57–261
  3. Ferry, train via Ashford International

    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 Ashford Internationaltrain
    11h 21m
    £112–200
  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus550 / ...
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
    17h 6m
    £123–255
  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Kentcar
    9h 12m
    £114–160
  6. Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)planeDUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
    6h
    £102–289
  7. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeDUB - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
    4. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
    6h 40m
    £86–221
  8. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeBFS - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
    6h 39m
    £80–207
  9. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeORK - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
    6h 9m
    £61–209
  10. Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeDUB - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
    6h 27m
    £64–205
  11. Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeDUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
    6h 17m
    £70–214
  12. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
    12h
    £120–245

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 station, 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 Spencer Dock to Lenham via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 11h 21m.

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