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The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin to Belfast
Showing times and prices for Jun 20
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
141 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Belfast will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Fast buses
Of the 16 buses that leave Dublin for Belfast on Fri, Jun 20, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
08:50PM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)11:20PMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€151One-way
0 transfers
07:50PM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)10:20PMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€171One-way
0 transfers
03:50PM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)06:20PMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€171One-way
0 transfers
02:50PM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)05:20PMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€171One-way
0 transfers
04:50AM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)07:20AMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€171One-way
0 transfers
08:50PM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)11:20PMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€151One-way
0 transfers
07:50PM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)10:20PMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€171One-way
0 transfers
03:50PM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)06:20PMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€171One-way
0 transfers
02:50PM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)05:20PMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€171One-way
0 transfers
04:50AM2h30
Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)07:20AMBelfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street
€171One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Dublin to Belfast bus times
Showing buses for today, Thursday, June 19
Last updated at 12:27 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:50 AM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 4:20 AM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:50 AM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 6:20 AM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:50 AM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 8:20 AM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:50 AM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 10:20 AM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:50 AM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 12:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:50 AM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 1:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:50 AM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 2:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 3:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 4:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 5:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 6:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 7:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 8:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 9:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 10:20 PM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 12:20 AM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:50 PM Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) | 2h30 | 2:20 AM Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Belfast
Ireland
United Kingdom
Buses from Dublin to Belfast run on average 64 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 140 km |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 64 |
Direct buses 64 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Belfast
FAQs: Take the bus from Dublin to Belfast with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Dublin to Belfast.
Cheap coach tickets from Dublin to Belfast can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Dublin to Belfast is €14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Dublin to Belfast coach travel time is 2 h 30 min for the 140 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Dublin to Belfast leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Dublin to Belfast leaves at 23: 50.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Dublin to Belfast without having to change trains with AirCoach, Aircoach or Dublin Express. There are 64 direct coaches from Dublin to Belfast each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the journey from Dublin to Belfast you can take a coach with AirCoach, Infobus, Aircoach or Dublin Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Belfast from Dublin on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
When departing from Dublin, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1), Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) and Dublin, Custom House Quay. When arriving in Belfast, you can end your trip in coach stations like Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast, International Airport (Coach Park - Bay 3).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Belfast from Dublin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Dublin to Belfast by coach is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Belfast from Dublin including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Dublin to Belfast has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Dublin to Belfast.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Dublin to Belfast.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Dublin to Belfast, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Dublin to Belfast.
No, luggage for the coach from Dublin to Belfast needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Dublin to Belfast.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Dublin to Belfast.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Dublin to Belfast.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Dublin to Belfast.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dublin to Belfast
Dublin
Belfast
The major bus station for departures in Dublin is Dublin, Westland Row (Pearse Station). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dublin, Westland Row (Pearse Station) for your trip from Dublin to Belfast.
Dublin, Westland Row (Pearse Station)
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Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)
Amenities at bus station
WifiATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
O'Connell Street UpperWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
- Available outside the station on O'Connell Street.
Accessibility
- Ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)
- Bus: 1, 11, 13, 16, 44 Train: DART Tram: Luas Green
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1)
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
10 kmCar connection
Old Airport RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- McDonald's (in the station)
- The Garden Terrace (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal at the designated taxi rank.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1)
- Bus: 16, 41, 102
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Distance to city center
10 kmCar connection
T2 Arrivals RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the arrivals area.
Public transit options for Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
Dublin, Custom House Quay
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