What is the cheapest way to get from London to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from London to Ireland is to fly which costs €55 - €220 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from London to Ireland is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €80 - €280.

How far is it from London to Ireland?

The distance between London and Ireland is 588 km.

How do I travel from London to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from London to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 38m and costs €120 - €220.

How long does it take to get from London to Ireland?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from London to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1238+ hotels available in Ireland.

London to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from London to Ireland by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
4h 20m
€80–273
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
4h 54m
€50–216
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
8h 38m
€123–215
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
10h 43m
€92–437
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
14h 48m
€105–335
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
4h 31m
€80–219
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
4h 40m
€101–316
Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4h 51m
€94–383
Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
5h 2m
€56–219
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
4h 53m
€55–232
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
5h 2m
€83–303

London to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Ireland.

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Distance: 588.2 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between London, England and Ireland?

Aer Lingus flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK) 4 times a day.

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