How to travel from London to Dublin

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Compare flight for London to Dublin

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 287 miles (462 km)

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$126

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

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

  • RyanairFR 117
    1:10 PM1h25
    London Gatwick Airport
    2:35 PMDublin Airport
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 117
    1:10 PM1h25
    London Gatwick Airport
    2:35 PMDublin Airport
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 203
    1:20 PM1h20
    London Stansted Airport
    2:40 PMDublin Airport
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Aer LingusEI151
    7:40 AM1h20
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:00 AMDublin Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 121
    6:50 PM1h25
    London Gatwick Airport
    8:15 PMDublin Airport
    $1411One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 338
    8:15 AM1h20
    London Luton Airport
    9:35 AMDublin Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from London to Dublin

Flying is the easiest way to travel from London to Dublin, although there are also bus and train routes. 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 journey 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 travelers 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.

Trains from London to Dublin | Buses from London to Dublin | Flights from London to Dublin

London to Dublin Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€22

12:30 h

1 Week Ahead

Train

€60

7:55 h

2 Weeks Ahead

Flight

€34

1:15 h

2 Weeks Ahead



What is the best way to travel from London to Dublin?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Dublin

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Dublin. Buses traveling from London to Dublin depart from London's Victoria coach station and take at least 12 and a half hours to arrive at Dublin Busáras station. Buses are an average of €12 cheaper than taking a flight and €38 cheaper than traveling from London to Dublin by train. 3 buses travel from London to Dublin every day, with the first departing London at 3:18 p.m. All buses that travel from London to Dublin are operated by National Express and involve a ferry journey between Holyhead and Rosslare.


Fastest way to travel from London to Dublin

Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from London to Dublin. Even when traveling to and from London and Dublin's airports are taken into consideration, flying is still the fastest way to travel from London to Dublin by far. Taking a flight is approximately 4 hours faster than taking the train and 8 and half hours faster than taking the bus. Flights traveling from London to Dublin depart from one of London's 6 airports and arrive at Dublin airport after 1:15 h of flight time. Airlines that travel directly from London to Dublin include RyanAir, CityJet, Air France, British Airways, and Aer Lingus.


Most popular way to travel from London to Dublin

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from London to Dublin. While it may be cheaper to take the bus when booking last minute, travelers who plan ahead will find that taking a budget flight is both the cheapest and fastest way to travel from London to Dublin. Even when traveling to and from London and Dublin's airports is taken into consideration of total travel time, taking a flight is still the best option for people traveling from London to Dublin.


How to get from London to Dublin

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from London to Dublin, 74,42% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from London to Dublin, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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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 $26 (€21).
The fastest way to travel from London to Dublin is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.
The distance from London to Dublin is approximately 287 miles (462 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dublin is:
  • Around 67 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, BA Cityflyer, Buzz, Malta Air, easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Loganair, Lufthansa to go to Dublin by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Dublin:
  • 50 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Buzz, 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.
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