Birmingham to Dublin bus with European Sleeper

Buses from Birmingham to Dublin

A daily bus, run by Eurolines, connects Birmingham with Dublin. The bus leaves Birmingham coach station at 10:00 p.m. It travels to Holyhead, on Anglesey, to catch the ferry for Ireland. The ferry docks at the Port of Dublin at 6:00 a.m. the following day and the coach arrives into the city of Dublin at 6:30 a.m., making a total journey time of 8 hours 30 minutes. The coach is equipped with air-conditioning and a toilet. The ferry has full on-board catering facilities and lounge areas. The lowest fares are available to passengers booking in advance.

One service departs daily from Birmingham at roughly 10:00 p.m. It requires no changes but will board a ferry from Holyhead that is normally scheduled to depart at 1:30 a.m. The overall journey takes roughly 8.5 hours. Schedules are no different at weekends.

Birmingham

Birmingham is the UK’s second-largest city, and has previously been known as “The City of 1000 Trades” and “The Workshop of The World” due to its importance during the Industrial Revolution. However, with much of the city having been destroyed in the Second Word War, and the replacement buildings having not added much to the area, it is only since the 1990s that the city has experienced a major rejuvenation. With many of the uninspiring post-war buildings being replaced, the city’s flagship building for this redevelopment is The Library of Birmingham. Designed by Dutch architects Mechanoo, the construction is the starting point of Birmingham City Council’s 20-year Big City Plan, the most far-reaching city rejuvenation project undertaken in the UK. You can view its contemporary aesthetic as you walk down Cambridge Street. While in the area, visit the Hall of Memory, a free memorial to the soldiers of Birmingham who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars, and to those in active service since 1945. For more history on the area and it’s residents, head to the other side of the Paradise Circus Queensway, where Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery stands. One of the few places focusing on local history, this museum explores Birmingham’s extensive developments over the centuries and is well worth a visit. It also houses a large pre-Raphaelite collection of paintings, and several temporary exhibitions.

Dublin

As the capital city of Ireland with a vibrant nightlife and fascinating cultural heritage, it’s no wonder Dublin is the most popular entry point for visitors to the country. With tourist numbers peaking in summer, its attractions can fill up quickly, so you’re best to arrive to them as early as possible to avoid queuing for the majority of the day. One of the city’s oldest attractions, Dublin Castle was originally founded as a major defense structure and largely completed by 1230. Until 1922 it was the seat of British rule in Ireland. It is now home to many governmental functions and procedures and the grounds are free for visitors to explore. For a small fee, guided tours of the State Apartments and the Medieval Undercroft are also available. The oldest building in Dublin is Christ Church Cathedral, situated just down the road from Dublin Castle. Visitors can take guided tours to see the cathedral’s crypt, which pre-dates the rest of the building. Not far from here is St Patrick’s Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland.