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How to get fromEssex to Irelandby plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Essex to Ireland by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane STN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 36m
    €57–231

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from White Notley to Braintreetrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    5h 12m
    €37–199

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 32m
    €150–281

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Essex 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
    11h 5m
    €97–443

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Braintreetrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    5h 4m
    €38–221

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

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    5h 19m
    €131–405

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Braintreetrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    5h 48m
    €41–253

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    5h 57m
    €119–383

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LTN - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 30m
    €112–328

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    6h 6m
    €84–286

  11. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    13h 58m
    €223–421

Essex to Ireland by train, foot, subway, ferry, and tram

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Essex to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Braintree, walk to Bus Interchange, take the bus to Coach Station, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from White Notley to Spencer Dock via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 32m.

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