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Compare flight and coach for London to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 462 km
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price |
12h 56m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Dublin
United Kingdom
Ireland
Buses from London to Dublin run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 462 km distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 462 km |
Average bus duration 12h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 15m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper from London to DublinYou can travel by bus between London to Dublin with European Sleeper for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
European Sleeper
Coaches from London to Dublin
Bus services from London to Dublin make it easy and cost effective to reach the Irish capital. Eurolines offers a single direct connection every day of the week, which leaves London Victoria in the early evening. Buses travel overnight, arriving in Dublin 12 hours after departure.
Which coach companies travel from London to Dublin?
Travellers only have one coach operator to choose from when catching buses from London to Dublin. Eurolines is the sole carrier on the route, and offers daily direct connections from London Victoria.
How long is the coach from London to Dublin?
Travellers can expect a reasonably long coach journey from London to Dublin, Journeys will take 12 hours to the Port of Dublin, and 12 hours 30 minutes to Busaras in the centre of town. No changes are needed along the way, but a ferry journey across the Irish Sea will be required, and that usually departs from Holyhead.
How many coaches are there from London to Dublin?
There is a single direct bus between London Victoria and Dublin every day of the week. Buses leave in the evening and travel during the night, arriving in Dublin just before breakfast.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Dublin?
Departure Station: All coaches from London to Dublin will depart from the same place: London Victoria Coach Station. London's biggest international and inter-city bus hub, the Coach Station is easily accessible from every neighbourhood in the capital. Travellers can take suburban trains to Victoria, local buses, or express coaches from London's airports. But the best way to get to coach departures is via the London Underground. The District, Circle, and Victoria Lines all stop at nearby Victoria. From there, it's a 10 minute walk to the coach terminal.
Arrival Station: Buses from London to Dublin stop at a couple of places, and they are some distance apart. Firstly, passengers can alight at the Port of Dublin. Around 3 miles east of the city centre, the Port stop is handy for those taking onward ferries or visiting eastern suburbs. However, those heading to central Dublin should stay on the bus and alight at Busaras. Busaras is located at the heart of the city, and is near the train station as well, allowing travellers to transfer to other Irish destinations with ease.
FAQs: London to Dublin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Dublin by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Busáras, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Dublin
Wifi
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Dining
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Taxis
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WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
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