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How to get fromLondon to Slane Castleby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from London to Slane Castle by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus bus 980
    10h 45m
    €144–227

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus bus
    6h 56m
    €69–243

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Slane Castlecar car
    11h 19m
    €102–450

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus bus
    6h 33m
    €93–292

  5. Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus bus
    6h 41m
    €113–318

  6. 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 plane LCY - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train
    6h 59m
    €137–478

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus bus
    7h 3m
    €70–236

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus bus
    6h 55m
    €72–212

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 190 bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane STN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Slanebus bus
    7h 37m
    €96–288

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LTN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train
    7h 29m
    €97–254

London to Slane Castle by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between London, England and Slane Castle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from London to Slane Castle. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Abbey St., walk to Abbey St, take the bus to Slane, then walk to Slane Castle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from London to Slane Castle via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 19m.

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