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How to get fromDublin to Folkestoneby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 31m
    £108–318

  2. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 1m
    £64–237

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    10h 5m
    £144–269

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar car
    11h 35m
    £93–395

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 400 / ...
    5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    16h 8m
    £121–254

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 45m
    £93–313

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 52m
    £80–264

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 12m
    £75–269

  9. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 36m
    £86–265

  10. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 26m
    £112–347

  11. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 40m
    £109–301

Dublin to Folkestone by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Folkestone. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Folkestone Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Folkestone Central via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 5m.

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