Brighton, United Kingdom to Dublin, Ireland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

313 miles 503.7 km · straight line
375.6 miles estimated 604.4 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
£57 - £70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Dublin, Ireland?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Dublin, Ireland is 313 miles (503.7 km) as the crow flies. Dublin, Ireland is located NW of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.6 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Dublin, Ireland is in Ireland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, United Kingdom and Dublin, Ireland. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brighton, United Kingdom to Dublin, Ireland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min £57 - £70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Dublin, Ireland

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Dublin, Ireland
53.35°N, 6.26°W
Europe/Dublin
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients