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How to get fromIreland to Margateby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    6h 4m
    £126–420

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    7h 11m
    £76–272

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    11h 36m
    £155–296

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Margatecar car
    11h 53m
    £94–408

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    18h 4m
    £141–297

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    6h 11m
    £121–335

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    6h 25m
    £106–335

  8. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    6h 25m
    £81–289

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    6h 32m
    £93–286

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    6h 41m
    £77–254

  11. Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    6h 57m
    £84–318

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Ireland and Margate, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Margate. 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 Margate. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Margate via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 36m.

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