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 €45 - €210 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 21m and costs €60 - €210.

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 38m and costs €170 - €360.

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 1102+ 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 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
€63–209
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 39m
€43–197
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
€179–360
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
€183–279
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 35m
€86–237
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
4h 30m
€74–272
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
4h 59m
€105–260
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
€72–382
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 44m
€49–202
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
4h 56m
€66–272
Train, ferry via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchleytrain
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
13h 31m

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

26Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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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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