What is the cheapest way to get from Kent to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Dublin is to train and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kent to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Kent to Dublin is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €110 - €340.

How far is it from Kent to Dublin?

The distance between Kent and Dublin is 618 km.

How do I travel from Kent to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Kent to Dublin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 39m and costs €140 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Kent to Dublin?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kent to Dublin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Dublin.

Kent to Dublin - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Kent to Dublin by train, plane, 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.

Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
5h 46m
€73–276
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 39m
€147–332
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 400 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
14h 35m
€124–278
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
11h 45m
€191–282
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
5h 11m
€117–331
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
5h 51m
€100–269
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
5h 32m
€84–272
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
5h 44m
€76–264
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
7h 11m
€107–362
Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
7h 2m
€155–404
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
7h 51m
€88–249

Kent to Dublin by train, subway, and ferry

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10h 39mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.9 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kent to Dublin. However, you can take the train to London Victoria, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lenham to Dublin Ferryport B+I via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 39m.

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