What is the travel distance from London to Dublin?

The distance between the two cities is 289 miles (465 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Dublin?

The majority of buses traveling from London to Dublin start their journey at Victoria Coach Station and wind up at Por. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dublin?

Once in Dublin, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kilmainham Gaol, Aboveboard, The National Gallery, Wicklow Mountains National Park and Book of Kells.

Bus London to Dublin from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Dublin on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	12h 30m	6:30am	Dublin Busaras	CheapestFastest

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Dublin. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, 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$56 - $83	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$76 - $76	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

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Expressway

4/5438 reviews

Staff4.8

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.

November 5, 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.

March 7, 2024

It was great

Eunice D.

March 31, 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.

July 17, 2022

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

Gillian P.

March 7, 2020

Bus driver should be more polite

Jakaria S.

December 3, 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 traveling from London to Dublin by bus

What is the travel distance from London to Dublin?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Dublin?
What are the best sights and things to do in Dublin?

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The cheapest trip from London to Dublin was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $74

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 $74 to $74 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 $74 which is on 2025-11-15.