How to travel from London to Dublin

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Travel Information between London and Dublin

Distance286 miles (461 km)
Available travel modesFlight or bus
Ticket price range$33 - $69
Cheapest modeFlight • $33 (€29) • 1 h 15 min
Fastest modeFlight • $33 (€29) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companiesRyanair

Take a flight or bus to travel 286 miles (461 km) between London and Dublin. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Ryanair among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight from London to Dublin.

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from London to Dublin

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.

KM Malta AirlinesFR 287
10:15AM1h20
London Stansted Airport
11:35AMDublin Airport
$1921One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 331
05:50AM1h15
London Luton Airport
07:05AMDublin Airport
$1801One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 331
05:50AM1h15
London Luton Airport
07:05AMDublin Airport
$1801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Aer LingusEI177
07:45PM1h20
London Heathrow Airport
09:05PMDublin Airport
$2001One-way
0 transfers
Aer LingusEI179
08:45PM1h20
London Heathrow Airport
10:05PMDublin Airport
$2001One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA834
03:55PM1h30
London Heathrow Airport
05:25PMDublin Airport
$2161One-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

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.

Omio customers who travel from London to Dublin often also extend their vacation to go to Belfast, Galway, Cork or Paris. 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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