Dublin to London by train

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Overview: trains from Dublin to London

Find the key information for travelling by train from Dublin to London, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 02:15 View journey
Last train 22:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 464
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey AU$84.57 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 10m
Train operators 6

Discover Dublin to London by train

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Train travel between Dublin and London: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Dublin to London:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$84.57

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: AU$84

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: AU$95

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Dublin to London departure timetable

On this route, 7 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Dublin at 02:15 and the last leaving at 22:35 during the week.

For weekend travel to London, the earliest departure is at 02:15 and the last one is at 22:35. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 35 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Dublin and London

The route’s fastest journey takes 6 hours and 51 minutes, covering a total of 464 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Dublin and London?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Dublin and London 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Dublin to London

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our London city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Dublin to London

Want to know more about your journey from Dublin to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Dublin and London is 464 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.