How to travel from Dublin to London

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Compare flight for Dublin to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dublin to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €260 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €260, while a flight costs an average of €260.

Distance: 462 km

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The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to London is a flight with an average price of €260.
The fastest way to travel from Dublin to London is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.
Yes, you can take a flight between Dublin and London.

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How to get from Dublin to London by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dublin to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 332
    7:45 AM1h15
    Dublin Airport
    9:00 AMLondon Luton Airport
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

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  • RyanairFR 332
    7:45 AM1h15
    Dublin Airport
    9:00 AMLondon Luton Airport
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 332
    7:45 AM1h15
    Dublin Airport
    9:00 AMLondon Luton Airport
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

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  • RyanairFR 114
    7:50 AM1h30
    Dublin Airport
    9:20 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    €371One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 112
    6:25 AM1h30
    Dublin Airport
    7:55 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    €371One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 337
    11:20 AM1h15
    Dublin Airport
    12:35 PMLondon Luton Airport
    €501One-way
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General Information about the journey from Dublin to London

Dublin lies across the Irish Sea, 465 kilometres from London. Passengers to London can fly from Dublin Airport to any of five airports in the southeast of England. The ferry leaves Dublin Port for both Liverpool and Holyhead. Coach and rail connections are available to passengers from these destinations. The quickest way to travel is by plane, with a flying time of up to one and a half hours. The bus journey takes up to twelve hours including the ferry crossing and motoring time.

Buses from Dublin to London

Bus journeys from Dublin to London begin at Busaras on Store Street Dublin and arrive at London Victoria coach station. Most of the journeys begin in the evening, with four coaches leaving Busaras between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for Dublin Port. The Stena ferry crosses to Holyhead in three hours. From there, travel is by National Express or Megabus coach to London Victoria. The P&O ferry crossing to Liverpool takes about eight hours. Up to nine National Express coaches leave Liverpool bus station for London daily.

Trains from Dublin to London

Passengers travelling by train from Dublin to London make the journey to Dublin Port and board a train on arrival at Holyhead or Liverpool. Four trains leave Holyhead daily, two before 9:00 a.m. and two between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. All trains arrive at London Euston. Virgin runs the majority of trains and the journey takes between eight and nine hours. The Arriva route involves three changes and takes about eleven hours. Several trains leave Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central for London Euston daily.

Flights from Dublin to London

Over fifty planes leave Dublin Airport for London daily, with at least two flights per hour. The main destinations are Heathrow and Gatwick airports, with flights to Luton, Stansted and London City airports also available. Providers include Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways and Cityjet. All of these flights are direct and the arrival destinations have frequent and efficient transport links to the centre of London. Flying time is between one and one and a half hours.

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FAQs: Travel from Dublin to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dublin to London.

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You can travel between Dublin and London by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to London is a flight with an average price of €260.
The fastest way to travel from Dublin to London is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.
The Dublin to London distance is approximately 462 km.
The average frequency per day from Dublin to London is:
  • Around 90 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dublin and London as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dublin to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dublin Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dublin to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Buzz, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to London by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dublin to London:
  • 56 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, Aer Lingus, Malta Air, British Airways, Buzz, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Dublin to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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