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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €40 - €190 and takes 4h 44m.

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 18m and costs €80 - €240.

How far is it from London to Ireland?

The distance between London and Ireland is 498 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 36m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from London to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

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

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 Dublin Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
4h 21m
€70–205
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
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 44m
€44–183
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 36m
€127–260
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
14h 13m
€80–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
11h 22m
€178–259
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
4h 18m
€81–238
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, tram
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
4h 36m
€86–237
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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 39m
€46–203
Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 1m
€110–290
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
5h 1m
€79–338
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
4h 56m
€73–248

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

26Weekly Services

8h 36mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Ireland.

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Distance: 497.6 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between London, England and Ireland?

British Airways and Aer Lingus fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) hourly.

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