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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.
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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
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€22 |
12:30 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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€60 |
7:55 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Dublin
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There are 2 options to travel between London and Dublin including taking a flight or bus.
The cheapest way to get from London to Dublin is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $33 (€29) compared to other travel options to Dublin:
Taking a flight costs $36 (€33) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $69 (€62) for the same trip.
The fastest way from London to Dublin is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Dublin that take longer:
Getting to Dublin by bus takes 12 h on average.
The London to Dublin distance is around 286 miles (461 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dublin is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 56 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Dublin from London as scheduled services by flight or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dublin:
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dublin, Busáras.
- Flights from London to Dublin most often leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Dublin Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Dublin:
- Travel with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), KLM Cityhopper or Air France for flights to Dublin. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair London to Dublin tickets on Omio for $33 (€29).
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Dublin with the following travel companies:
- You can find 35 direct flights per day to Dublin with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2).
Direct services to Dublin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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