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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €110 - €320.

How far is it from Kent to Ireland?

The distance between Kent and Ireland is 631 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 32m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Kent to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 689+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

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

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
best
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
6h 26m
€75–261
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
6h 5m
€73–267
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
11h 32m
€143–284
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
16h 21m
€121–301
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 48m
€165–273
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 39m
€118–313
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram
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
4. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
6h 25m
€112–314
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 19m
€122–347
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 Dundalktrain
6h 3m
€137–316
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, tram
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
4. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
6h 11m
€77–224
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 Dundalktrain
6h 51m
€90–248

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 631.1 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kent to Ireland. 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 Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lenham to Eastmoreland Place via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Road in around 11h 32m.

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