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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 bus with prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 14m.

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€87

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€155

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14h 7m

Average duration

13h 37m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Dublin

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
IrelandIreland
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Buses from London to Dublin run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €62 but you can travel from only €29 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from €29
Distance
461 km
Average bus duration
13h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
€62
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
12h 0m
First bus
02:15
Last bus
22:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from €29

Buses from London to Dublin

Buses from London to Dublin run twice daily, with both buses operated by National Express. London to Dublin buses run every day, including weekends. The first bus is direct and leaves at about 3:45 p.m. The second leaves at about 6:00 p.m. and there is one change on this service. The travel time is either 12 hours and 14 hours depending if you must make a change or not, and includes a ferry journey from Liverpool across the Irish Sea. Buses run at the same time every day including on weekends and there is no difference in price according to which day it is.

Which bus companies run from London to Dublin?

All London to Dublin buses are operated by National Express.

How long is the bus journey from London to Dublin?

The average journey time for most trains travelling from London to Dublin varies from 12-14 hours depending the number of transfers, time of day, and time of week passengers are travelling.

When are the first and last buses of the day from London to Dublin?

The first London to Dublin bus departs at 3:45 p.m. while the second leaves London at 6:00 p.m.

Where do buses depart from and arrive to?

Buses from London to Dublin depart from either London's Victoria Coach Station or Sutton Rail Station. Both stations are connected to London's city centre via local transport including buses, taxis, the London underground and connecting trains. All London to Dublin buses arrive at Dublin Busáras (Central Bus Station). Dublin Busáras is located very close to Dublin's Connolly Railway Station which provides connections to the rest of the city.

Taking the Bus from London

London Victoria coach station in central London is the main departure point for buses from London to Dublin. The coach station is just a few hundred metres away from London Victoria National Rail station as well as its accompanying tube station. Underground trains on the Victoria, Circle, and District lines all pass through the station, whilst services above ground journey to Victoria from South London and further afield, including from Gatwick Airport. The bus station at London Victoria is also an important hub for the local buses, which include night buses that form part of a 24-hour service. London also has no shortage of taxis that can take passengers to the bus station.

Getting into Dublin by Bus

Ireland's bustling capital city of Dublin has pubs and bars on every corner. A visit to one of these will introduce the visitor to Ireland's famous friendly welcome. Dublin Castle is one of the city's most well-known landmarks and has played an important part in the city's often turbulent history.

Buses from London to Dublin arrive at Busáras, the primary hub for intercity and regional buses in the city. The bus station is also just 200 metres away from Dublin Connolly Railway Station which provides services to the North, North West and South East. Both the bus and train stations are centrally located in the city, with many of the main places of interest nearby. Dublin Bus runs a night bus service, however finding a taxi is also not a problem given that there are more than 12,000 licensed cabs in the city.

FAQs: Bus from London to Dublin

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Popular bus stations from London to Dublin

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Dublin
The major bus station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Dublin.
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
The major bus station for arrivals in Dublin is Dublin, Busáras. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dublin, Busáras for your trip to Dublin from London.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Store Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria (in the station)
  • Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Dublin, Busáras
  • Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
Dublin, Port
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