Dublin to London by bus
London lies 462 km (287 mi) south-east of Dublin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 564 km (350 mi) of road.
| Dublin | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 9 million |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
What changes when you arrive in London
Crossing from Ireland into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Dublin to London
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Staying in London
Our booking partner lists 19,281+ places to stay in London (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 940 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (447), and 165 are five-star. Across 946 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 3,419,365 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is London from Dublin?
462 km (287 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dublin; by road roughly 564 km (350 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dublin to London by bus?
About 8 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dublin and London?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in London?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in London?
Our booking partner lists 19,281+ places to stay in London, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.