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How to get fromFolkestone to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    5h 5m
    €127–378

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    5h 37m
    €79–289

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 15m
    €162–303

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Folkestone 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 35m
    €113–466

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    5h 23m
    €112–367

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    5h 41m
    €90–305

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    5h 31m
    €95–311

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LCY - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 40m
    €159–508

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 28m
    €113–331

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    6h 50m
    €139–416

  11. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    6. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    13h 35m
    €177–393

Folkestone to Dublin by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 600.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Folkestone to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International 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 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Dublin Ferryport B+I via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 15m.

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