How to travel from London to Dublin, Ireland
The distance between London and Dublin is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from London to Dublin by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dublin → London if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Dublin (DUB)
Fly from London City (LCY) to Dublin (DUB).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€155($155)
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€58($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Dublin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from London to Dublin by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between London and Dublin is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from London and Dublin by plane.
The quickest way to get from London to Dublin is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Dublin is to fly which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between London and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from London City (LCY) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from London City (LCY) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from London and Dublin. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between London and Dublin with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
British Airways, Aer Lingus and Ryanair fly between London and Dublin. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from London to Dublin typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB).
The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Dublin. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 1h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Dublin is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween London and Dublin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Dublin (DUB) + 6 similar | 1h 55m | €155($155) | every 30 mins | 499km (310 miles) |
| Fly | 1h 60m | €130($130) | every 30 mins | 484km (301 miles) |
| Fly to Dublin (DUB) | 2h 30m | €52($52) | every 30 mins | 541km (336 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 10m | €75($75) | every 30 mins | 539km (335 miles) |
| Train to Luton, Fly | 2h 15m | €105($105) | every 30 mins | 496km (308 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, Fly | 2h 60m | €140($140) | hourly | 564km (350 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 10m | €325($325) | every 4 hours | 712km (442 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 5m | €150($150) | once daily | 532km (331 miles) |
| Train to Nottingham, ferry | 13h 25m | €210($210) | every 20 mins | 621km (386 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 5m | €58($58) | 4 times a day | 537km (334 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between London and Dublin
Train operators
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
South Western Railway
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Blue Islands Limited
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
Stena Line
P&O Ferries
Airports near Dublin
The following major airports near Dublin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Dublin
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 179km (112 miles) from Dublin
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 192km (120 miles) from Dublin