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How to get fromPaddington to Irelandby plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    best
    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 Dundalktrain train
    4h 40m
    €94–430

  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
    5h 14m
    €54–224

  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
    9h 45m
    €133–224

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paddington 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
    10h 36m
    €93–438

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    4h 32m
    €76–270

  6. Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    4h 49m
    €104–320

  7. 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)plane plane LCY - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 57m
    €122–480

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    4h 28m
    €93–382

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    5h 14m
    €62–199

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    5h 3m
    €79–414

  11. Train, ferry via Hereford

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Great Malverntrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    13h 45m
    €219–476

Paddington to Ireland by subway, foot, train, ferry, and tram

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Ireland?

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

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