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Cheapest way to get to London

  • 19-10-2010 11:12pm
    #1
    JohnP199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭


    I have to travel to London Friday evening. I can return either Saturday or Sunday. What is the cheapest option for me to get there and back? I was looking at Ryanair and it seems a bit expensive. Would it be possible to do it for about €100? I'd also be open to the idea of travelling to a different city and getting a bus/train to London. I'm desperate and I could use some help and I'm open to any sort of suggestions!


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  • #2
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    following from www.buseireann.ie i got to the eurolines website
    https://194.106.151.95/EurolinesPublic/EurolinesPublicWebApp/EuroPublicTravelDetails.aspx

    dublin (busaras) to london (victoria coach station) via holyhead (on the stena ferry). dept 2015 friday and arrives 0845 saturday morning.

    it's 48 euro. granted, not a nice journey .. but there's one option.


  • #3
    JohnP199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭JohnP199


    Thanks for the tip Random, although I really need to be there Friday night. So if anyone has any other ideas....


  • #4
    psycho-hope
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,245 ✭✭✭psycho-hope


    you could check the coast of a the ferry then a train from holyhead that might work out cheaper, tho given the short time frame I doubt your going to get it for under 100euro


  • #5
    undo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 860 ✭✭✭undo


    Why not go with Sail & Rail? It is one ticket for both ferry and train and works out somewhere around 40 quid.


  • #6
    JohnP199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭JohnP199


    Thanks for the feedback guys. Looking into sail & rail but not sure if the times will suit. I have a job interview first thing Saturday morning hence I want to get there Friday night rather than going straight to the interview after travelling for so many hours.

    Any other suggestions? I know my budget is a bit of a problem but I really cant afford to spend much more; and especially since my chances of getting the job are probably low.


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  • #7
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    JohnP199 wrote: »
    Thanks for the feedback guys. Looking into sail & rail but not sure if the times will suit. I have a job interview first thing Saturday morning hence I want to get there Friday night rather than going straight to the interview after travelling for so many hours.

    Any other suggestions? I know my budget is a bit of a problem but I really cant afford to spend much more; and especially since my chances of getting the job are probably low.

    If you get the 1:15pm Stena ferry from Dun Laoghaire, you should be in London Euston just after 9pm, so not too late.


  • #8
    JohnP199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭JohnP199


    Fratton Fred wrote: »
    If you get the 1:15pm Stena ferry from Dun Laoghaire, you should be in London Euston just after 9pm, so not too late.


    Sorry, I should have said; I wont be able to travel until after 4pm on Friday (I know, Im making it awkward for myself but I cant help it!). But I would be prepared to go from any of the airports/ports in the country.


  • #9
    undo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 860 ✭✭✭undo


    Do check out SkyScanner then. There are so many flights between Ireland and the UK, you can probably snatch something for €10 if you are flexible on Friday afternoon and then use a train for the rest.


  • #10
    JohnP199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭JohnP199


    undo wrote: »
    Do check out SkyScanner then. There are so many flights between Ireland and the UK, you can probably snatch something for €10 if you are flexible on Friday afternoon and then use a train for the rest.

    I cant seem to find anything even remotely close to that price. Its not looking good...


  • #11
    ScouseMouse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,070 ✭✭✭ScouseMouse


    undo wrote: »
    Do check out SkyScanner then. There are so many flights between Ireland and the UK, you can probably snatch something for €10 if you are flexible on Friday afternoon and then use a train for the rest.

    I have never seen a last minute for a tenner. Are you sure?


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  • #12
    undo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 860 ✭✭✭undo


    superscouse wrote: »
    I have never seen a last minute for a tenner. Are you sure?

    Always a matter of luck. Last minute as in "tomorrow" - no. But a couple of weeks or, with a bit of luck, a week ahead - yes.


  • #13
    Swampy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭Swampy


    Random wrote: »
    following from www.buseireann.ie i got to the eurolines website
    https://194.106.151.95/EurolinesPublic/EurolinesPublicWebApp/EuroPublicTravelDetails.aspx

    dublin (busaras) to london (victoria coach station) via holyhead (on the stena ferry). dept 2015 friday and arrives 0845 saturday morning.

    it's 48 euro. granted, not a nice journey .. but there's one option.


    Very old school and I must say I would have never thought of something like that. A very good tip in case of emergency. Good post.


  • #14
    Irish Halo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,465 ✭✭✭Irish Halo


    undo wrote: »
    Why not go with Sail & Rail? It is one ticket for both ferry and train and works out somewhere around 40 quid.
    I can vouch for Sail & Rail, this is how I generally return to Ireland at Xmas/whenever I have the time, I'm sick of airports and in comparison the train/ferry combo is very relaxing.


  • #15
    eclectichoney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭eclectichoney


    Irish Halo wrote: »
    I can vouch for Sail & Rail, this is how I generally return to Ireland at Xmas/whenever I have the time, I'm sick of airports and in comparison the train/ferry combo is very relaxing.

    This is something I had never even considered before and live in DL as well! ARe there many changes with the trains from the ferry port to London?


  • #16
    ScouseMouse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,070 ✭✭✭ScouseMouse


    eclectichoney wrote: »
    This is something I had never even considered before and live in DL as well! ARe there many changes with the trains from the ferry port to London?

    Have a look yourself here.

    http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/en/s/timetable/times

    Input HHD and EUS (Holyhead and Euston).

    Depending on the train, I am getting between zero and two changes.

    The trick is to buy a through ticket from STENA to take you all the way to london. Seriously cheaper than a seperate ferry and train ticket.


  • #17
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    eclectichoney wrote: »
    This is something I had never even considered before and live in DL as well! ARe there many changes with the trains from the ferry port to London?

    usually the 1:15 DL ferry gets in too late for the 15:23 train which is a real bummer, this means you have to wait for the 16:36, then it is two hours to Chester followed by a short wait for the Crewe train (long enough for a pint and a quick smoke though). Chester is a pretty small station and this is pretty straight forward.

    At Crewe you need to cross the footbridge to get the London train (Crewe is a pretty big station), but again this isn't too complicated. From there you will pick up the Virgin train, which is a pretty nice way to travel. You should get in to London just after 9pm.


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