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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Irelandby plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Ireland by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    2h 21m
    €35–191

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain 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 7m
    €152–278

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport 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 15m
    €99–447

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    15h 33m
    €152–364

  5. Fly to Cork Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    2h 13m
    €52–244

  6. Fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    2h 57m
    €50–253

Gatwick Airport to Ireland by train, subway, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 499.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Ireland?

Ryanair flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 4 hours.

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