How to travel from London to Dublin

Thu, Jul 09
+ Add return
Travel by flight with
Ryanair
Alibus
Aer Lingus
British Airways
Buzz
1,000+ more
Ryanair
Alibus
Aer Lingus
British Airways
Buzz
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel options
from London to Dublin

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • SwissLX339+Air BalticLX402
    8:05 PM11h50
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:55 AMDublin Airport
    2311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SwissLX339+Air BalticLX402
    8:05 PM11h50
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:55 AMDublin Airport
    2311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Aer LingusEI151
    7:40 AM1h20
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:00 AMDublin Airport
    3811One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SwissLX327+Air BalticLX402
    6:40 PM13h15
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:55 AMDublin Airport
    2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX467+Air BalticLX402
    7:15 PM12h40
    London City Airport
    7:55 AMDublin Airport
    2421One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8722+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8925
    12:45 PM4h30
    London City Airport
    5:15 PMDublin Airport
    2771One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
Jul 09
Fri
Jul 10
Sat
Jul 11
Sun
Jul 12
Mon
Jul 13
Tue
Jul 14
Wed
Jul 15
Thu
Jul 16
Fri
Jul 17
Sat
Jul 18
Sun
Jul 19
Mon
Jul 20
Tue
Jul 21
Wed
Jul 22
Thu
Jul 23
Fri
Jul 24
Sat
Jul 25
Sun
Jul 26
Mon
Jul 27
Tue
Jul 28
Wed
Jul 29

General Information about the journey from London to Dublin

Flying is the easiest way to travel from London to Dublin, although there are also bus and train connections. If you choose to take a train journey, you can leave London in the morning and arrive in late afternoon. Flying is far quicker, with a jour//www.omio.co.uk/semantic/connection_page_nt.co:uk.380553.384349ney time of only an hour between the two capital cities. The slowest form of transport will be buses, but this can work out cheapest if travellers book in advance. Most coaches and trains depart from a single location - either Euston or Victoria - while flights depart from all of London's major regional airports, including Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow.

Buses from London to Dublin

Buses depart from London Victoria Coach Station and travel to the centre of Dublin. The major operators on the route are National Express and Megabus, which provide a daily overnight service. Both companies make the journey in about 12 hours and each journey is broken up by a ferry journey between Holyhead and Rosslare.

Trains from London to Dublin

Train services depart from Euston Station and arrive at Dublin's Connolly Station, via the Europort at Rosslare. Virgin Trains provide a daily service between the two cities, leaving in the morning. The journey takes about 10 hours and requires a ferry journey from Holyhead to the Europort.

Flights from London to Dublin

Flights depart from all of London's major airports - including Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow. Airlines making the journey include Aer Lingus, British Airways and Ryanair. All of them take about 1 hour 20 minutes, arriving at Shannon Airport. Flights leave every hour throughout the week, and all planes travel directly.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from London to Dublin

Travel to Dublin 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 London to Dublin.

FAQs
You can travel between London and Dublin by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Dublin is a flight with an average price of €122.
The fastest way to travel from London to Dublin is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Dublin take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 26m.

The London to Dublin distance is approximately 462 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Dublin is:
  • Around 70 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dublin:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Dublin Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dublin, Busáras.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Dublin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alibus to go to Dublin by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Buzz, BA Cityflyer, Malta Air, KLM, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Loganair, Lufthansa to go to Dublin by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Dublin:
  • 52 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Buzz, BA Cityflyer, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from London to Dublin often also extend their vacation to go to Belfast, Galway, Cork, Paris, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dublin and these popular destinations at a great price.
HomeTravelTravel to DublinHow to travel from London to Dublin

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone