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London → Dublin · Avanti West Coast + Irish Ferries / Stena
London → Dublin
Britain and Ireland without flying: Avanti West Coast up the Welsh coast to Holyhead, then Irish Ferries across the Irish Sea. Train + ferry sold as one “Sail-Rail” through ticket from about €40.
7h 30Duration
1 (Holyhead)Transfers
3.8×CO₂ vs flying
From €60Ticket budget
Train + FerryTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead€60–100
Booked this week€75–230
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| London → Holyhead | Avanti West Coast | 2h 00 |
| Holyhead → Dublin (ferry) | Irish Ferries | 3h 15 |
Pass advice
Pass advice
Ask for the “Sail-Rail” fare — train + ferry combined costs less than the train alone.
The crossing takes 3h 15; the fast ferry cuts it to about 2 hours in summer.
Dublin Connolly station is a 15-minute walk from O’Connell Street.