London to Dublin bus

Q: How long does it take to travel from London to Dublin by bus?

On average the London to Dublin bus travel time is 12 h 30 min for the 286 mile (461 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Q: What time does the first bus from London to Dublin leave?

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

Q: What time does the last bus from London to Dublin leave?

The last bus from London to Dublin leaves at 6: 00 PM .

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Overview: Bus from London to Dublin

Distance	286 miles (461 km)
Average bus duration	12 h 30 min
Average bus ticket price	$57 (€49)
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	Alibus

Buses from London to Dublin cover the 286 miles (461 km) long route taking on average 12 h 30 min with our travel partners like Alibus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $45 (€39), but the average price of bus tickets is $57 (€49). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dublin, Burgh Quay (Coach Station).

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 $45 (€39) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Dublin is $57 (€49); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Dublin bus travel time is 12 h 30 min for the 286 mile (461 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

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

The last bus from London to Dublin leaves at 6: 00 PM.

Take the London to Dublin bus with Alibus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the journey between London and Dublin as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station. When arriving in Dublin, you can end your journey in bus stations like Dublin, Burgh Quay (Coach Station), Dublin, Clifton Court Hotel and Dublin, Eden Quay (Liberty Hall).

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, Burgh Quay (Coach Station), located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.

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

Yes, you can take a flight to Dublin from London.

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