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Is there a direct train from Dublin to London?

What the network knows does not run between Dublin and London, with the reason, the validity and the source, followed by the nearest real answer from the planner.

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Is there a direct train from Dublin to London?
No. There is no direct train from Dublin to London.
Known since 14 September 2026 · Source: Pro Travel Net curated network, version 1 (estimate), checked 9 September 2026

The nearest real answer

4 ways we know of, about 463 km apart. Times are typical ranges, door to door, including airport time.

  1. Option 1F

    Fly

    Direct flights operate between Dublin and London; airport time is included.

    Time
    4h 12m to 5h 17m
    Changes
    0
    CO2e
    ~95 kg
    Fare band
    ££
    • Fastest
    • Fewest changes
    • Lowest fare band
    1. F

      Flight Dublin to London

      1h 7m to 1h 22m · 463 km · scheduled airlines · direct services operate

      Airports: Dublin Airport to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton, London City.

      • Visa: A traveller from Europe usually needs an electronic travel authorisation rather than a visa; it costs £20 and allows visits of up to 6 months, check, see source. Source
      • Documents: A holder of a British or Irish passport does not need an electronic travel authorisation; see source. Source
      • Customs: Cash of £10,000 or more must be declared when entering Great Britain; see source. Source

      Estimated · Indicative · last verified 9 September 2026 · about 95 kg CO2e

      How we know this
      Source
      Pro Travel Net curated network, version 1
      Kind
      estimate
      Checked
      9 September 2026
      Coverage
      United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, the Nordics, central and western Europe, Türkiye, the Gulf and Pakistan, valid from 9 September 2026
      Figure
      estimated: a model from distance or a hand estimate where nothing is published

    Access, airport and connection time counted in the total: 3h 5m to 3h 55m. Derived by the engine from its own models. The time to reach a station or terminal is a typical figure, not a measured one.

  2. Option 2ST

    Ferry and Train

    2 legs, changing in Holyhead.

    Time
    8h 35m to 10h 50m
    Changes
    1
    CO2e
    ~17 kg
    Fare band
    ££
    • Tight connection
    • No flying
    • Tight connection at Holyhead: 20m window, 30m buffer. Derived by the engine from the spread of the leg before and the change time it counted.
    • Train leg (Avanti West Coast): carry-on only, 3 cabin bags, see operator
    • Sending luggage ahead? Compare parcel prices at ShipPortal
    1. S

      Ferry Dublin to Holyhead

      3h 15m to 3h 35m · 108 km · Irish Ferries, Stena Line · several sailings a day

      • Visa: A traveller from Europe usually needs an electronic travel authorisation rather than a visa; it costs £20 and allows visits of up to 6 months, check, see source. Source
      • Documents: A holder of a British or Irish passport does not need an electronic travel authorisation; see source. Source
      • Customs: Cash of £10,000 or more must be declared when entering Great Britain; see source. Source

      Baggage rules on the operator site, read 11 September 2026

      Curated · Indicative · last verified 9 September 2026 · about 2 kg CO2e

      How we know this
      Source
      Pro Travel Net curated network, version 1
      Kind
      estimate
      Checked
      9 September 2026
      Coverage
      United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, the Nordics, central and western Europe, Türkiye, the Gulf and Pakistan, valid from 9 September 2026
      Figure
      curated: written by hand from a published timetable or an operator page
      Booked on the operator’s own siteThis does not look right
    2. T

      Train Holyhead to London

      3h 40m to 4h 5m · 365 km · Avanti West Coast · several trains a day

      Connects with the Dublin ferries.

      Baggage rules on the operator site, read 11 September 2026

      Curated · Indicative · last verified 9 September 2026 · about 15 kg CO2e

      How we know this
      Source
      Pro Travel Net curated network, version 1
      Kind
      estimate
      Checked
      9 September 2026
      Coverage
      United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, the Nordics, central and western Europe, Türkiye, the Gulf and Pakistan, valid from 9 September 2026
      Figure
      curated: written by hand from a published timetable or an operator page
      Booked on the operator’s own siteThis does not look right

    Access, airport and connection time counted in the total: 1h 40m to 3h 10m. Derived by the engine from its own models. The time to reach a station or terminal is a typical figure, not a measured one.

  3. Option 3ST

    Ferry and Train

    2 legs, changing in Liverpool.

    Time
    10h 50m to 13h 35m
    Changes
    1
    CO2e
    ~17 kg
    Fare band
    ££
    • Risky connection
    • Risky connection at Liverpool: 1h window, 30m buffer. Derived by the engine from the spread of the leg before and the change time it counted.
    • Train leg (Avanti West Coast): carry-on only, 3 cabin bags, see operator
    • Sending luggage ahead? Compare parcel prices at ShipPortal
    1. S

      Ferry Dublin to Liverpool

      7h to 8h · 218 km · P&O Ferries · daily

      • Visa: A traveller from Europe usually needs an electronic travel authorisation rather than a visa; it costs £20 and allows visits of up to 6 months, check, see source. Source
      • Documents: A holder of a British or Irish passport does not need an electronic travel authorisation; see source. Source
      • Customs: Cash of £10,000 or more must be declared when entering Great Britain; see source. Source

      Curated · Indicative · last verified 9 September 2026 · about 5 kg CO2e

      How we know this
      Source
      Pro Travel Net curated network, version 1
      Kind
      estimate
      Checked
      9 September 2026
      Coverage
      United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, the Nordics, central and western Europe, Türkiye, the Gulf and Pakistan, valid from 9 September 2026
      Figure
      curated: written by hand from a published timetable or an operator page
      Booked on the operator’s own siteThis does not look right
    2. T

      Train Liverpool to London

      2h 10m to 2h 25m · 286 km · Avanti West Coast · hourly

      Baggage rules on the operator site, read 11 September 2026

      Curated · Indicative · last verified 9 September 2026 · about 12 kg CO2e

      How we know this
      Source
      Pro Travel Net curated network, version 1
      Kind
      estimate
      Checked
      9 September 2026
      Coverage
      United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, the Nordics, central and western Europe, Türkiye, the Gulf and Pakistan, valid from 9 September 2026
      Figure
      curated: written by hand from a published timetable or an operator page
      Booked on the operator’s own siteThis does not look right

    Access, airport and connection time counted in the total: 1h 40m to 3h 10m. Derived by the engine from its own models. The time to reach a station or terminal is a typical figure, not a measured one.

  4. Option 4SC

    Ferry and Coach

    2 legs, changing in Liverpool.

    Time
    13h 45m to 17h 15m
    Changes
    1
    CO2e
    ~14 kg
    Fare band
    ££
    • Risky connection
    • Lowest emissions
    • Risky connection at Liverpool: 1h window, 35m buffer. Derived by the engine from the spread of the leg before and the change time it counted.
    • Coach leg (National Express): one checked bag up to 20 kg included, one cabin bag up to 10 kg, no assembled bikes, see operator
    1. S

      Ferry Dublin to Liverpool

      7h to 8h · 218 km · P&O Ferries · daily

      • Visa: A traveller from Europe usually needs an electronic travel authorisation rather than a visa; it costs £20 and allows visits of up to 6 months, check, see source. Source
      • Documents: A holder of a British or Irish passport does not need an electronic travel authorisation; see source. Source
      • Customs: Cash of £10,000 or more must be declared when entering Great Britain; see source. Source

      Curated · Indicative · last verified 9 September 2026 · about 5 kg CO2e

      How we know this
      Source
      Pro Travel Net curated network, version 1
      Kind
      estimate
      Checked
      9 September 2026
      Coverage
      United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, the Nordics, central and western Europe, Türkiye, the Gulf and Pakistan, valid from 9 September 2026
      Figure
      curated: written by hand from a published timetable or an operator page
      Booked on the operator’s own siteThis does not look right
    2. C

      Coach Liverpool to London

      5h to 6h · 286 km · National Express, FlixBus · several coaches a day

      Baggage rules on the operator site, read 11 September 2026

      Curated · Indicative · last verified 9 September 2026 · about 9 kg CO2e

      How we know this
      Source
      Pro Travel Net curated network, version 1
      Kind
      estimate
      Checked
      9 September 2026
      Coverage
      United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, the Nordics, central and western Europe, Türkiye, the Gulf and Pakistan, valid from 9 September 2026
      Figure
      curated: written by hand from a published timetable or an operator page
      Booked on the operator’s own siteThis does not look right

    Access, airport and connection time counted in the total: 1h 45m to 3h 15m. Derived by the engine from its own models. The time to reach a station or terminal is a typical figure, not a measured one.

  • Times are typical ranges from published timetables and distance, not live departures. Nothing is booked here.
Engine
1.0.0
Network
net-f4931f94d5e9d985
Network written
14 September 2026
Answer for
28 September 2026

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