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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    6h 18m
    €139–387

  2. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    7h 10m
    €58–277

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Felixstowe to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    11h 21m
    €104–454

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    15h 25m
    €215–368

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    6h 55m
    €98–315

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

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain 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 57m
    €107–322

  7. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane STN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 44m
    €79–277

  8. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    7h 20m
    €59–235

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

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    7h 26m
    €112–316

  10. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    7h 56m
    €63–289

  11. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    15h 53m
    €219–384

Felixstowe to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Felixstowe, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Felixstowe to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Ipswich, take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Felixstowe to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 21m.

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