4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Belfast to Dublin
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Belfast to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Dublin will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $26.
Of the 14 buses that leave Belfast for Dublin every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Belfast to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 141 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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$21 Average Price Cheapest | $21 Average Price |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Belfast to Dublin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Dublin coaches for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XI785 | Delayed 11:50 am 3:50 amBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 12:55 pm 12:55 pmDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | Delayed 11:50 am 5:50 amBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 12:55 pm 12:55 pmDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | Delayed 11:50 am 7:50 amBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 12:55 pm 12:55 pmDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | Delayed 11:50 am 8:50 amBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 12:55 pm 12:55 pmDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | Delayed 11:50 am 9:50 amBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 12:55 pm 12:55 pmDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | Delayed 11:50 am 10:50 amBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 1:15 pm Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | On time 11:50 am Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 2:15 pm Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | On time 1:50 pm Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 4:15 pm Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | On time 2:50 pm Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 5:15 pm Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | On time 3:50 pm Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 6:15 pm Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | On time 5:50 pm Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 8:15 pm Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | On time 7:50 pm Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 10:15 pm Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | On time 9:50 pm Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 12:15 am Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday, 21 December | |||||
| XI785 | 1:50 am Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 4:15 am Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 3:50 am Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 2h25 | 6:15 am Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Belfast to Dublin
United Kingdom
Ireland
Buses from Belfast to Dublin run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 141 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 141 km |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Infobus, Dublin Express, Aircoach from Belfast to DublinYou can travel by bus between Belfast to Dublin with AirCoach, Infobus, Dublin Express, Aircoach for as low as $15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Belfast to Dublin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Dublin by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Belfast, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast, International Airport (Coach Park - Bay 3). When arriving in Dublin, you can end your journey in coach stations like Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1), Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) and Dublin, Custom House Quay.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Belfast to Dublin, follow these tips:
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Belfast and Dublin
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Little Italy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Train: Great Victoria Street Station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 300, 300A
WifiATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station on O'Connell Street.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 13, 16, 44 Train: DART Tram: Luas Green
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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