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There are 10 ways to get from London to Dublin by plane, train, car ferry or car

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Fly London Heathrow to Dublin

  1. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB)

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Train to London Gatwick, fly to Dublin

  1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
  2. Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Dublin (DUB)

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Fly London City to Dublin

  1. Fly from London City (LCY) to Dublin (DUB)

Fly London Stansted to Dublin

  1. Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Dublin (DUB)

Train to London Luton, fly to Dublin

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

Train to Birmingham, fly to Dublin

  1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
  2. Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB)

Fly London Heathrow to Belfast City, train

  1. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Belfast City (BHD)
  2. Take the train from Belfast City Centre, Lanyon Place to Connolly

Train, car ferry

  1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
  2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

Train, car ferry via Nottingham

  1. Take the train from London St Pancras International to Nottingham
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street
  3. Take the car ferry from Bootle to Dublin

Drive, car ferry

  1. Drive from London to Holyhead
  2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

London to Dublin by train, walk and car ferry

The journey time between London and Dublin is around 8h 8m and covers a distance of around 532 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Avanti West Coast, Irish Ferries and Stena Line, the London to Dublin service departs from London Euston and arrives in Dublin. Typically 22 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

22 Weekly Services
8h 8m Average Duration
€152 Cheapest Price
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Conditions of entry into Ireland from United Kingdom

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Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Dublin is 1850 24 1850.

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Dublin is recommended.

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Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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The most affordable way to get from London to Dublin is to fly, which costs £30 - £160 and takes 4h 42m.

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The quickest way to get from London to Dublin is to fly which costs £35 - £200 and takes 4h 12m.

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The distance between London and Dublin is 462 km.

The best way to get from London to Dublin without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 8h 8m and costs £120 - £370.

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It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from London to Dublin, including transfers.

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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.

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British Airways and Aer Lingus offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport.

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There are 564+ hotels available in Dublin. Prices start at €100 per night.

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The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.

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Map of how to get from London to Dublin.
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  • Distance: 461.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

Aer Lingus, British Airways and Loganair fly from London Paddington to Dublin hourly.

Airlines
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€40 - €320
Flights from London City to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €460
Flights from London Gatwick to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€35 - €350
Flights from Birmingham to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€28 - €290
Flights from London Heathrow to Belfast City
Ave. Duration
1h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €600
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€40 - €320
Flights from London City to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €460
Flights from London Gatwick to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€35 - €350
Flights from Birmingham to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€28 - €290
Flights from London Heathrow to Belfast City
Ave. Duration
1h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €600
Flights from London Heathrow to Belfast City via Manchester
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€75 - €600
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€16 - €270
Flights from London Stansted to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€10 - €150
Flights from London Luton to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€16 - €280
Flights from Birmingham to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€10 - €150
Ryanair UK
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Dublin
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
€22 - €260
Train operators
Thameslink
Phone
0345 026 4700
Website
thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
€16 - €20
Website
Thameslink
Anytime
€16 - €20
East Midlands Railways
Phone
03457 125 678
Email
getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Website
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway
Ave. Duration
22 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€19 - €28
Website
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Advance Single
€8 - €23
Off-Peak Single
€14 - €20
Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
€19 - €28
Train from London St Pancras International to Nottingham
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€70 - €110
Website
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Advance Single
€30 - €60
Off-Peak Single
€60 - €90
Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
€70 - €110
Train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street
Ave. Duration
2h 42m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€65 - €100
Website
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Advance Single
€30 - €55
Off-Peak Single
€55 - €80
Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
€65 - €100
Avanti West Coast
Phone
0344 556 5650
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€45 - €170
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Anytime Day Single
€45 - €65
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€120 - €170
Train from London Euston to Holyhead
Ave. Duration
3h 41m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€110 - €400
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Anytime Day Single
€110 - €160
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€300 - €400
London Midland
Phone
+44 121 634 2040
Email
comments@londonmidland.com
Website
londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€45 - €55
Website
londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Advanced Single/Anytime Advance
€9 - €13
Anytime Day Single
€45 - €55
Irish Rail
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Phone
+353 818 300 400
Email
info@irishferries.com
Website
irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€33 - €37
Website
Irish Ferries
Car
€120 - €140
On Foot
€33 - €37

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