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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 Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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How to get from Belfast to Dublin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Belfast to Dublin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
XI7857:50 PM2h25Belfast, Grand Central Station10:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)€171One-way0 transfers
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XI7857:50 PM2h25Belfast, Grand Central Station10:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)€171One-way0 transfers
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XI7857:50 PM2h25Belfast, Grand Central Station10:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)€171One-way0 transfers
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XI7853:50 PM2h25Belfast, Grand Central Station6:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)€171One-way0 transfers
XI7855:50 PM2h25Belfast, Grand Central Station8:15 PMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)€171One-way0 transfers
XI7859:50 PM2h25Belfast, Grand Central Station12:15 AMDublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House)€171One-way0 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.

- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Dublin Express, National Express, AirCoach to go to Dublin by bus.
- 13 direct buses per day with Dublin Express, National Express, AirCoach.
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