How far is Dublin from London by coach?

The journey from London to Dublin by coach covers an approximate distance of 289 miles (465 km).

Is there a way to reach Dublin from London without flying?

To travel from London to Dublin without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus London to Dublin from £58 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from London to Dublin on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Victoria Coach Station	12h 30m	05:30	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	18:00	Victoria Coach Station	12h 15m	05:15	Por	No tags
Bus	18:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 45m	09:45	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	18:00	Victoria Coach Station	15h 45m	09:45	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	18:00	Victoria Coach Station	12h 30m	06:30	Dublin Busaras	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from London to Dublin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Dublin. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 15mAverage duration

285 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£44 - £65	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£59 - £59	Average duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

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Expressway

4/5440 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the comfort of the buses and praising the drivers for being polite, attentive, and helpful. The journeys were smooth without any delays. However, some users noted that they missed having WiFi on board during their trips.

Expressway London Dublin recent customer reviews

Very comfy bus. Excellent driver - very helpful & courteous to everyone and the journey was smooth and no delays.

Jacinta B.

5 November 2025

The trip was calm; the comfortable bus; the driver was very polite and attentive! I recommend it and I will definitely travel again. I just missed Wifi on the bus.

Darlene D.

7 March 2024

It was great

Eunice D.

31 March 2024

Bus Eireann

4.5/510 reviews

According to customer reviews, Larry is highly praised as the best bus driver. He is described as sweet and thoughtful towards all passengers on board. However, some customers suggest that other bus drivers should be more polite.

Bus Eireann London Dublin recent customer reviews

Larry is the best bus driver I’ve had. He was so sweet and so thoughtful of all the passengers on board

Jenna S.

17 July 2022

Great service only negative no Internet long trip not to have it available on the coach.

Gillian P.

7 March 2020

Bus driver should be more polite

Jakaria S.

3 December 2022

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Where are the popular stops in London and Dublin?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Stops in Dublin

A - Por

B - Dublin Airport

C - City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)

D - Custom House Quay

E - Dublin

F - Ferryport Terminal 2

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Dublin

How far is Dublin from London by coach?
The journey from London to Dublin by coach covers an approximate distance of 289 miles (465 km).
Is there a way to reach Dublin from London without flying?
To travel from London to Dublin without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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The cheapest trip from London to Dublin was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £58

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Dublin as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £58 to £58 for a bus ticket from London to Dublin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £58, which is on 2025-11-22.