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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Margate is to fly and train which costs £60 - £220 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Margate is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs £100 - £270.

How far is it from Ireland to Margate?

The distance between Ireland and Margate is 463 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Margate without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 36m and costs £100 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Ireland to Margate, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1181+ hotels available in Margate.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Margate 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)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate
6h 19m
£103–265
Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margate
7h 11m
£60–261
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 Margate
11h 36m
£105–251
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Margate
9h 45m
£120–170
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 Margate
6h 20m
£100–300
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 Margate
6h 54m
£73–218
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 Margate
6h 47m
£96–251
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margate
6h 24m
£62–215
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 Margate
6h 32m
£63–225
Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)DUB - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margate
6h 42m
£65–211
Ferry, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham International
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate
14h 5m
£135–327

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

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11h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Margate.

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Distance: 460.7 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Ireland and Margate, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Margate. 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 Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, then take the train to Margate. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Margate via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 36m.

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