The cheapest and fastest buses from Belfast to Dublin Airport
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Belfast to Dublin Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Dublin Airport will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 12 buses that leave Belfast for Dublin Airport on Tue, May 26, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
XI7859:50 PM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station11:40 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€181One-way0 transfers
XI7855:50 AM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station7:40 AMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€211One-way0 transfers
XI7853:50 PM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station5:40 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€211One-way0 transfers
XI7857:50 PM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station9:40 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€211One-way0 transfers
XI7855:50 PM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station7:40 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€211One-way0 transfers
XI7855:50 AM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station7:40 AMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€211One-way0 transfers
XI7853:50 PM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station5:40 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€211One-way0 transfers
XI7859:50 PM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station11:40 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€181One-way0 transfers
XI7857:50 PM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station9:40 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€211One-way0 transfers
XI7859:50 AM1h50Belfast, Grand Central Station11:40 AMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2)€241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Belfast to Dublin Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Dublin Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a ferry costs an average of €33.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Bus | Ferry |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Belfast to Dublin Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Dublin Airport buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XI785 | Delayed 7:50 AM 1:50 AMBelfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 7:50 AM 3:50 AMBelfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 7:50 AM 5:50 AMBelfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 7:50 AM 7:50 AMBelfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 8:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 9:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 10:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 11:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 1:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 2:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | Delayed 3:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMDublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 5:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 7:40 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 7:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 9:40 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 9:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 11:40 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
XI785 | Delayed 2:30 AM 1:50 AMBelfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 3:40 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 3:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:40 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 5:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 7:40 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 7:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 9:40 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 8:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 10:40 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 9:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 11:40 AM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 11:50 AM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 1:40 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 1:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 3:40 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 3:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:40 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 5:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 7:40 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 7:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 9:40 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
XI785 | On time 9:50 PM Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 11:40 PM Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Belfast to Dublin Airport
Buses from Belfast to Dublin Airport run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 130 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Dublin Express, National Express, Infobus, Translink from Belfast to Dublin AirportYou can travel by bus between Belfast to Dublin Airport with AirCoach, Dublin Express, National Express, Infobus, Translink for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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National Express
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FAQs: Bus from Belfast to Dublin Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Dublin Airport by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- AirCoach
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- AirCoach
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- AirCoach
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- AirCoach
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Belfast to Dublin Airport
- 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
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