How to travel from Dublin to London

Travel between Dublin, Ireland and London, United Kingdom is: Fully open.

Can travelers from Ireland enter United Kingdom?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Ireland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to London from Dublin?

Conditions of entry into United Kingdom:

• Before departure, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include a COVID-19 test to be taken on day 2
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in London, United Kingdom?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 9/25/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to London from Dublin.

The restriction level for your return to Dublin, Ireland from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Dublin from London restricted?

Entry into Ireland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Dublin from London?

Conditions of reentry into Ireland:

• Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Dublin, Ireland?

You should observe these safety measures in Ireland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Ireland was last checked on 9/25/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Dublin from London closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to get from Dublin to London: flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to London from Dublin is by taking a flight, which costs on average $22 (€17).

This is compared to other ways of getting to London:

Taking a flight is usually $56 (€45) less than taking a train to London, which costs on average $78 (€62) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to London from Dublin is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to London can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by train can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

The Dublin to London distance is around 286 miles (461 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dublin to London:

• Flights from Dublin to London most often leave from Dublin Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.

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:

• Ryanair can get you to London by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Dublin to London for $22 (€17) on Omio.
• Travel with Arriva Trains Wales to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Arriva Trains Wales Dublin to London tickets on Omio for $78 (€62).

When planning your trip from Dublin to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing $22 (€17) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $78 (€62) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Dublin to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.