What is the cheapest way to get from London to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from London to Dublin is to train and fly which costs €45 - €260 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from London to Dublin is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €80 - €240.

How far is it from London to Dublin?

The distance between London and Dublin is 486 km.

How do I travel from London to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from London to Dublin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 5m and costs €120 - €260.

How long does it take to get from London to Dublin?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from London to Dublin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Dublin.

London to Dublin - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 12 ways to get from London to Dublin by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
3h 55m
€80–231
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
4h 40m
€45–226
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to HolyheadLondon Euston - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
8h 5m
€121–252
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Station400 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
4. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
12h 56m
€68–200
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
8h 10m
€119–157
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
4h 9m
€91–314
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
4h 13m
€53–270
Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
4h 32m
€58–231
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LTN - DUB
4h 17m
€49–260
Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LCY - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
6h 22m
€135–395
Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LHR - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
6h 23m
€99–402
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from London Euston to HolyheadLondon Euston - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
8h 28m
€101–212

London to Dublin by train and ferry

26Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 485.6 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

British Airways and Aer Lingus fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) hourly.

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