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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from London to Dublin?

The best time to book your bus from London to Dublin is 49 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the London to Dublin route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Dublin per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from London to Dublin.

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Overview: Bus from London to Dublin

Distance	286 miles (461 km)
Average bus duration	12 h 15 min
Average bus ticket price	$79 (€67)
Direct bus	No
Bus providers	Expressway Eurolines or Expressway

Buses from London to Dublin cover the 286 miles (461 km) long journey taking on average 12 h 15 min with our travel partners like Expressway Eurolines or Expressway. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $79 (€67), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $46 (€39). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dublin, Busáras.

Buses 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 bus companies travel from London to Dublin?

Travellers only have one bus 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 bus from London to Dublin?

Travellers can expect a reasonably long bus 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 buses 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 buses from London to Dublin?

Departure Station: All buses from London to Dublin will depart from the same place: London Victoria bus Station. London's biggest international and inter-city bus hub, the bus Station is easily accessible from every neighbourhood in the capital. Travellers can take suburban trains to Victoria, local buses, or express buses from London's airports. But the best way to get to bus 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 bus 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 center, 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: Bus from London to Dublin

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Dublin with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Dublin.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Dublin can start from as little as $46 (€39) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Dublin is $79 (€67); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time to Dublin from London is on average 12 h 15 min for the 286 mile (461 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from London to Dublin by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The bus from London to Dublin leaves at 5: 00 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

For the route from London to Dublin you can take a bus with Expressway Eurolines or Expressway. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between London and Dublin on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Dublin, Busáras, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Dublin by bus is April.

You have options as you can travel between London and Dublin 2 different ways: flight or bus.