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How to get fromKettering to Dublinby train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Kettering to Dublin by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    4h 29m
    €54–223

  2. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kettering to East Midlands Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    5h 10m
    €50–183

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kettering to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    9h 19m
    €73–408

  4. Train, ferry via Hinckley

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 4m
    €90–219

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Coventrybus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    13h 39m
    €99–281

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    5h 27m
    €65–187

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    5h 50m
    €120–312

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    5h 30m
    €126–333

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    5h 50m
    €89–286

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

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 42m
    €96–213

  11. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 6m
    €117–226

Kettering to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kettering to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Luton Airport Parkway, walk to Luton Airport Parkway Station, take the train to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, walk to Luton Airport (LTN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kettering to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 9h 19m.

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