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 €50 - €190 and takes 4h 47m.

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 26m and costs €80 - €220.

How far is it from London to Ireland?

The distance between London and Ireland is 487 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 20m and costs €130 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from London to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1062+ 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, or car ferry

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)LHR - DUB
4h 26m
€80–212
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LTN - DUB
4h 47m
€50–181
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to HolyheadLondon Euston - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
8h 20m
€132–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
8h 21m
€119–157
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
4h 39m
€91–266
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
4h 42m
€52–211
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
4h 32m
€86–236
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)LCY - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 54m
€129–336
Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
4h 56m
€57–183
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
4h 58m
€78–236
Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchley
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham International
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
13h 10m
€114–209

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

26Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Ireland.

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Distance: 487 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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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