What’s the cost of a train ticket from London to Dublin?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at £55.31. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around £56. If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically £55.

How far in advance can I book my London to Dublin train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

London to Dublin by train

Q: What’s the distance between London and Dublin by train?

The train journey from London to Dublin covers 464 kilometres in total.

Q: How long does the train take from London to Dublin?

The fastest journey takes 6 hours and 15 minutes.

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Overview: trains from London to Dublin

Find the key information for travelling by train from London to Dublin, 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 01:34 View journey

Last train 23:30 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 6hr 15m View journey

Distance (km) 464

Trains / day 31 View all

Cheapest journey £55.31 View journey

Avg journey time 9hr 11m

Train operators 7

Explore London to Dublin by train

Thinking about travelling from London to Dublin by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between London and Dublin

The cheapest train tickets from London to Dublin start at £55.31. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, £56. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around £55.

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from London to Dublin is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

London to Dublin daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Dublin on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 31 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

05:27: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:30: departure of last train Monday-Friday
01:34: departure of first train on weekends
23:25: departure of last train on weekends
Every 20 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from London to Dublin?

On this route spanning 464 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 6 hours and 15 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between London and Dublin?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from London to Dublin

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 Dublin city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from London to Dublin

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