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

There are 12 ways to get from London to Dublin by plane, train, car ferry, bus and 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.

Recommended option

Fly from London City • 4 h 2 min

Fly from London City (LCY) to Dublin (DUB) LCY - DUB

$58 - $238

Cheapest option

Bus and ferry • 12 h 30 min

Take the bus and ferry from London Victoria to Dublin 871

$28 - $35

10 alternative options

Fly from London Heathrow • 3 h 55 min

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) LHR - DUB

$75 - $259

Fly from London Gatwick • 4 h 9 min

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Dublin (DUB) LGW - DUB

$43 - $187

Fly from London Stansted • 4 h 26 min

Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Dublin (DUB) STN - DUB

$49 - $177

Train to London Luton, fly • 4 h 19 min

Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Dublin (DUB) LTN - DUB

$42 - $196

Train to Southend, fly • 4 h 40 min

Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport
Fly from Southend (SEN) to Dublin (DUB) SEN - DUB

$107 - $428

Train to Southampton, fly • 4 h 49 min

Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Dublin (DUB) SOU - DUB

$74 - $270

Train to Birmingham, fly • 4 h 43 min

Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB) BHX - DUB

$84 - $248

Train, car ferry • 8 h 2 min

Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

$188 - $271

Train, car ferry via Chester • 8 h 46 min

Take the train from London Euston to Chester
Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

$171 - $280

Drive, car ferry • 8 h 4 min

Drive from London to Holyhead
Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

$98 - $128

Questions & Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from London to Dublin is to bus and ferry which costs £22 - £27 and takes 12 h 30 min.

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

The quickest way to get from London to Dublin is to fly which costs £55 - £210 and takes 3 h 55 min.

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How far is it from London to Dublin?

The distance between London and Dublin is 289 miles.

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

It takes approximately 4 h 2 min to get from London to Dublin, including transfers.

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Is there a direct bus between London and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Dublin. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 12 h 30 min.

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Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Dublin. Prices start at $96 USD per night.

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Where does the London to Dublin bus arrive?

London to Dublin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dublin station.

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Launch map view

Distance: 288.7 miles
Duration: 4 h 2 min

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

British Airways, CityJet and two other airlines fly from London to Dublin every 3 hours.

Airlines

Aer Lingus

Website: aerlingus.com

Flights from London City to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $70 - $430

Flights from London Heathrow to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 23 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55 - $340

Flights from London Gatwick to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 26 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $35 - $270

Flights from Southend to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 21 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85 - $390

Flights from Southampton to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $50 - $370

Flights from Birmingham to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 10 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $30 - $290

British Airways

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from London City to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $70 - $430

Flights from London City to Dublin via Isle Of Man

Ave. Duration: 3 h 30 min
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $70 - $430

Flights from London Heathrow to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 23 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55 - $340

Flights from London Heathrow to Dublin via Manchester

Ave. Duration: 3 h
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $75 - $340

Flights from London Gatwick to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 26 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $35 - $270

Flights from Birmingham to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 10 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $30 - $290

Ryanair

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from London Gatwick to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 21 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $25 - $210

Flights from London Stansted to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 24 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $24 - $190

Flights from London Luton to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $24 - $200

Flights from Birmingham to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 9 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $20 - $230

CityJet

Website: cityjet.com

Flights from London City to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 28 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $50 - $350

Flybe

Website: flybe.com

Flights from London City to Dublin via Exeter

Ave. Duration: 3 h 5 min
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $110 - $460

Flights from Southend to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 21 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85 - $390

Flights from Southampton to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $50 - $370

Train operators

Thameslink

Website: thameslinkrailway.com

Train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway

Ave. Duration: 29 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: $14 - $19
Schedules at: thameslinkrailway.com

East Midlands Trains

Phone: 03457 125 678
Email: [email protected]
Website: eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

Train from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway

Ave. Duration: 20 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $14 - $20
Website: eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

Advance Single: $6 - $10
Off-Peak Single: $13 - $20
Anytime Day Single: $14 - $20
Anytime Single: $18 - $27

Ticket vending machine

Source:BBC

London St. Pancras

Source: Wikipedia

Greater Anglia

Website: abelliogreateranglia.co.uk

Train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport

Ave. Duration: 50 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: $17 - $25
Website: abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
Schedules at: ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

Interior of standard class

Source:Wiki Commons

London Liverpool Street

Source: Wikipedia

South Western Railway

Phone: 0345 6000 650
Website: southwesternrailway.com

Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway

Ave. Duration: 1 h 8 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $24 - $40
Website: southwesternrailway.com
Schedules at: ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

Standard class interior

Virgin West Coast Trains

Phone: 0344 556 5650
Website: virgintrains.co.uk

Train from London Euston to Birmingham International

Ave. Duration: 1 h 9 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: $60 - $100
Website: virgintrains.co.uk

Advanced Single: $35 - $60
Anytime Day Single: $60 - $100

Train from London Euston to Holyhead

Ave. Duration: 3 h 38 min
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: $150 - $230
Website: virgintrains.co.uk

Advanced Single: $90 - $140
Anytime Day Single: $150 - $230

Train from London Euston to Chester

Ave. Duration: 1 h 59 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $100 - $160
Website: virgintrains.co.uk

Advanced Single: $65 - $95
Anytime Day Single: $100 - $160

Train from Chester to Holyhead

Ave. Duration: 1 h 36 min
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $50 - $80
Website: virgintrains.co.uk

Advanced Single: $30 - $50
Anytime Day Single: $50 - $80

Virgin train

Source:Wiki

Virgin high speed train

Source:Wiki Commons

Virgin high speed trains

Source:Wiki Commons

First class carriage

Source:Wiki

Standard class carriage

Source:Wiki Commons

London Euston

Source: Wikipedia

Birmingham International

Source: Wikipedia

Arriva Trains Wales

Phone: 03333 211 202
Email: [email protected]
Website: arrivatrainswales.co.uk

Train from Chester to Holyhead

Ave. Duration: 1 h 43 min
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: $30 - $50
Website: arrivatrainswales.co.uk

Advanced Single: $16 - $22
Anytime Day Single: $30 - $50
First Anytime Day Single: $50 - $80

Bus operators

National Express

Phone: +44 08717 818178
Website: nationalexpress.com

Bus and ferry from London Victoria to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 12 h 30 min
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $28 - $35
Website: nationalexpress.com

National Express exterior

Source: Wikipedia

National Express interior

Source: EnglandTravelTips

National Express exterior

Source: Wikipedia

Airport bus ticket machines

Source: National Express

London Victoria Coach Station

Source: Wikipedia

Ferry operators

Irish Ferries

Website: irishferries.com

Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 3 h 15 min
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: $38 - $42
Schedules at: irishferries.com

Car: $140 - $160
On Foot: $38 - $42
car: $115
Passenger: $40

Irish Ferries Exterior

Source : Tripadvisor

On Board Cabin of Irish Ferries

Source : Direct Ferries

Interior of Irish Ferries

Source : Direct Ferries

Stena Line

Website: stenaline.co.uk

Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

Ave. Duration: 3 h 30 min
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: $40 - $160
Schedules at: stenaline.co.uk

Passenger: $45
Small Car: $153

Stena Line Ferries

Source: Direct Ferries Ltd

Arriving at Dublin Port

Source: Panoramio

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How to get from London to Dublin

Getting to the Irish capital is an easy 1 hour 20 minute flight from various London airports, including Heathrow, City, Gatwick, Standsted, Southend, and Luton. There are also many low-cost carrier flight options for those on a budget.

How to get from London to Dublin by plane, train, car ferry, bus and ferry or car

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There are 12 ways to get from London to Dublin by plane, train, car ferry, bus and ferry or car

Recommended option

Fly from London City • 4 h 2 min

Cheapest option

Bus and ferry • 12 h 30 min

10 alternative options

Fly from London Heathrow • 3 h 55 min

Fly from London Gatwick • 4 h 9 min

Fly from London Stansted • 4 h 26 min

Train to London Luton, fly • 4 h 19 min

Train to Southend, fly • 4 h 40 min

Train to Southampton, fly • 4 h 49 min

Train to Birmingham, fly • 4 h 43 min

Train, car ferry • 8 h 2 min

Train, car ferry via Chester • 8 h 46 min

Drive, car ferry • 8 h 4 min

Questions & Answers

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

Flights from London City to Dublin

Flights from London Heathrow to Dublin

Flights from London Gatwick to Dublin

Flights from Southend to Dublin

Flights from Southampton to Dublin

Flights from Birmingham to Dublin

Flights from London City to Dublin

Flights from London City to Dublin via Isle Of Man

Flights from London Heathrow to Dublin

Flights from London Heathrow to Dublin via Manchester

Flights from London Gatwick to Dublin

Flights from Birmingham to Dublin

Flights from London Gatwick to Dublin

Flights from London Stansted to Dublin

Flights from London Luton to Dublin

Flights from Birmingham to Dublin

Flights from London City to Dublin

Flights from London City to Dublin via Exeter

Flights from Southend to Dublin

Flights from Southampton to Dublin

Train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway

Train from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway

Train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport

Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway

Train from London Euston to Birmingham International

Train from London Euston to Holyhead

Train from London Euston to Chester

Train from Chester to Holyhead

Train from Chester to Holyhead

Bus and ferry from London Victoria to Dublin

Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

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