What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Folkestone is to fly and train which costs £75 - £230 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs £110 - £390.

How far is it from Ireland to Folkestone?

The distance between Ireland and Folkestone is 440 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Folkestone without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 20m and costs £140 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Ireland to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Ireland to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 49m
£117–384
Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane DUB - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 26m
£66–227
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
11h 20m
£148–246
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
11h 47m
£94–408
Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 55m
£106–300
Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 16m
£92–269
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 9m
£69–252
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 39m
£94–242
Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 31m
£79–253
Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 16m
£78–227
Ferry, train via Hereford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain
16h 46m
£181–324

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

26Weekly Services

11h 20mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Folkestone.

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Distance: 437.5 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Ireland and Folkestone, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Folkestone. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Folkestone Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Folkestone Central via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 20m.

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