How to travel from Belfast to Dublin

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Compare train and bus for Belfast to Dublin

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a bus costs an average of €18.

Distance: 141 km

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€18

Average price

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€40

Average price

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2h 55m

Average total duration

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2h 25m

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30m

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2h 4m

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The cheapest way to travel from Belfast to Dublin is a bus with an average price of €18.
The fastest way to travel from Belfast to Dublin is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 55m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Belfast and Dublin including taking a train and bus.

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from Belfast to Dublin

How to get from Belfast to Dublin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Belfast to Dublin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Dublin ExpressXI785
    7:50 PM2h25
    Belfast, Grand Central Station
    10:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Dublin ExpressXI785
    7:50 PM2h25
    Belfast, Grand Central Station
    10:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Dublin ExpressXI785
    7:50 PM2h25
    Belfast, Grand Central Station
    10:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Dublin ExpressXI785
    3:50 PM2h25
    Belfast, Grand Central Station
    6:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Dublin ExpressXI785
    5:50 PM2h25
    Belfast, Grand Central Station
    8:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Dublin ExpressXI785
    9:50 PM2h25
    Belfast, Grand Central Station
    12:15 AMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Belfast to Dublin

Travel to Dublin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Dublin.

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There are 2 options to travel between Belfast and Dublin including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Belfast to Dublin is a bus with an average price of €18.
The fastest way to travel from Belfast to Dublin is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 55m.
The Belfast to Dublin distance is approximately 141 km.
The average frequency per day from Belfast to Dublin is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and Dublin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Belfast to Dublin:
  • Buses mostly depart from Belfast, Grand Central Station and arrive in Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Belfast to Dublin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Dublin Express, National Express, AirCoach to go to Dublin by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Belfast to Dublin:
  • 13 direct buses per day with Dublin Express, National Express, AirCoach.
Omio customers who travel from Belfast to Dublin often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Galway. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dublin and these popular destinations at a great price.

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