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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Irelandby train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ireland 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 Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    5h 14m
    €109–327

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch 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 8m
    €66–240

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain 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 40m
    €156–260

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea 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 8m
    €103–452

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain 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 Dundalktrain train
    5h 22m
    €127–477

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain 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 Dundalktrain train
    6h 37m
    €95–295

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    6h 13m
    €75–253

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    6h 11m
    €121–417

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    6h 11m
    €75–295

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    6h 49m
    €78–307

  11. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    14h 22m
    €256–531

Southend-on-Sea to Ireland by train, foot, subway, ferry, and tram

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Ireland. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham 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 train from Southend Victoria to Spencer Dock via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 40m.

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