Find buses to Dublin

Dublin's main bus station is in the Busaras building, which is shared with the Department of Social Protection and located in the city centre, behind the Custom House and near the Liffey. While the bus station does not have its own car park, the Irish Life Mall’s car park is close by and there is also a taxi rank. Inside, you can find a newsagent and bookshop, toilets and accessible toilets, as well as places to eat like Gerards Deli. There is an information desk that can assist on bus routes and general tourist queries.

Most buses that depart from Busaras bus station are run by Expressway and Aircoach. Expressway is Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, providing comfortable journeys on their modern buses. The buses are air conditioned, with Wi-Fi on board, charging points for your devices, and luxurious leather seats for you to sit in. For young children, Expressway’s buses also feature attachment points for child safety seats, allowing parents to have peace of mind while their children travel safely. Aircoach’s air conditioned buses also feature comfortable reclining chairs with a footrest, from where you can enjoy free on board Wi-Fi, ample storage space, and power outlets to recharge your devices. An on board toilet is also available on long distance buses.

On Expressway buses, each ticket includes an allowance of one medium sized luggage which weighs less than 5lb (15kg), as well as a small hand luggage. Larger luggage must be stored in the luggage hold under the bus, while hand luggage must fit in the overhead compartment above the seat, or the space under the seat. Additional luggage allowance can be purchased for a fee if there is enough room for it. Standard sized bicycles can also be taken on board for a fee, if the space permits, while folding bicycles packed in a protective covering can be treated as luggage and stored in the luggage hold. Prams and children’s pushchairs that do not fold can be used on the bus for an additional fee. Pets and other animals cannot be taken on the bus, apart from guide dogs and assistance dogs. Each passenger with Aircoach can carry a maximum of two items of luggage each plus a hand luggage for free. The two larger items of luggage have to be placed in the storage hold under the bus, while the small bag has to fit in the overhead compartment above the seats. Bicycles and other larger items can be taken on board with the driver’s permission if there is enough space. Pets and animals are not allowed on board, with the exception of guide dogs and assistance animals.

If you have bought a bus ticket online, make sure you have printed out your ticket. Otherwise, make sure your phone has enough charge and you are ready to present the ticket in your e-mail or with an app. Bus tickets can also be purchased on board from both bus operators if you have a method of contactless payment. A recognised form of Student ID needs to be presented to use a student ticket. Those travelling with an assistance animal will require a doctor’s note.

Travelling by bus from Dublin presents excellent value for money, the bus prices are lower than other transportation means and sidesteps the stress of navigating traffic or dealing with scarce parking in city centres. You can instead spend your time relaxing on the bus or doing something productive for you, like reading a good book or work. Buses are also a greener option than travelling by car or plane.

Bus tickets from London to Dublin usually start from around £102. Generally, the lowest price will be determined by your location.

The main station in Dublin is Dublin Leeson Street Lower. At Dublin Leeson Street Lower, you can find a number of buses offering service to other major cities. A major city accessible by bus from Dublin Leeson Street Lower is London.

National Express, Bus Éireann, and Aircoach are some of the options available if you’re seeking to travel by coach to Dublin. More ground transportation options may be available, depending on where you’re coming from.

For £152 one-way on average, you can catch a bus ride to Dublin. Overall, prices are generally stable for the next 3 months or so. It’s generally a good idea to book early to make sure you can get on the coach for the correct departure time.