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There are 11 ways to get from London to Dublin by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    4h 5m
    €73–268

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    4h 28m
    €43–217

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 7m
    €129–226

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    10h 32m
    €91–434

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    13h 6m
    €157–374

  6. Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    4h 14m
    €103–355

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    4h 36m
    €51–218

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    4h 27m
    €49–232

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    4h 45m
    €58–214

  10. 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)plane plane LHR - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    5h 49m
    €105–439

  11. Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane STN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 36m
    €84–251

London to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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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