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London to Dublin by train
Prices explained
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Cheapest Price $60.39
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30 day advance $60.39
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First train05:27
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Last train23:30
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey6hr 15m
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Distance464 kilometres
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Trains per day12
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Avg. journey time9hr 26m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Dublin by train
Fast trains from London to Dublin take around 6 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 464 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Dublin.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Dublin?
Journeys between London and Dublin usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 11 departures on the route from London to Dublin every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 17 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Dublin?
The London to Dublin train travel time is normally about 6 hours and 15 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Dublin train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Dublin is usually scheduled to depart London around 05:27 and the last train is around 23:30. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 05:34, and the last at 00:34.
What's the London to Dublin train price?
The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Dublin are $60.39, and there isn't much difference in price depending on when you book.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $60, and when booking 7 days in advance the price is usually the same. Booking on the day of travel may be more expensive.
When to book London to Dublin train tickets?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 5 and a half months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Dublin by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Dublin?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Dublin, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Arriva Trains Wales
- Avanti West Coast
- London Midland
- Transport For Wales
- Virgin Trains
- West Midlands Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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