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Compare all timetables for the bus from Belfast to Dublin

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Belfast to Dublin from various bus operators like Translink, Dublin Express or Aircoach for the next days.
today
from $12
tomorrow
from $12
Saturday
from $12
Sunday
from $12
Monday
from $12
Tuesday
from $12
Wednesday
from $12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    12:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    3:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    2:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    5:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Belfast
    Europa Bus Centre
    7:35 PM
    Dublin
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    6:10 PM
    Belfast
    Europa Bus Centre
    8:35 PM
    Dublin
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14
  • Dublin Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    5:15 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    12:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    3:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    2:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    5:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    1:10 AM
    Belfast
    Europa Bus Centre
    3:35 AM
    Dublin
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    7:35 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14
  • Dublin Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    5:15 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    12:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    3:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    2:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    5:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    7:35 PM
    Dublin
    O'Connell Street
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    6:10 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    8:35 PM
    Dublin
    O'Connell Street
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14
  • Dublin Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    5:15 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    2h 7m
    0
    12:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    3:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    2:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    5:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Dublin Express
    3h 20m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    4:15 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Dublin Express
    2h 30m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    7:50 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    7:35 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    12:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    3:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    2:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    5:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    1:10 AM
    Belfast
    Europa Bus Centre
    3:35 AM
    Dublin
    O'Connell Street
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    7:35 PM
    Dublin
    O'Connell Street
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14
  • Dublin Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    5:15 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    12:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    3:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    2:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    5:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Dublin Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    5:15 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Dublin Express
    2h 30m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    7:50 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Belfast
    Europa Bus Centre
    7:35 PM
    Dublin
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    12:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    3:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 7m
    0
    2:38 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    5:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    1:10 AM
    Belfast
    Europa Bus Centre
    3:35 AM
    Dublin
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Aircoach
    2h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    7:35 PM
    Dublin
    O'Connell Street
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14
  • Dublin Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    5:15 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Frequency of bus connections between Belfast and Dublin

See here how frequent the connections between Belfast and Dublin are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 340 daily buses from Belfast to Dublin. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 215 daily coaches between Belfast and Dublin.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 612 buses from Belfast to Dublin, while Night sees the fewest connections between Belfast and Dublin, with 379 offers.

Facts about the bus from Belfast to Dublin

Compare all providers like Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach that travel 288 times every day by bus from Belfast to Dublin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Belfast to Dublin starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 1h 54m
Earliest Bus 12:38 AM
Latest Bus 11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 288 Ø
Distance 87.3 miles
Bus Companies Translink, Dublin Express, Aircoach and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Belfast to Dublin

Every day, 288 buses from 4 bus companies leave Belfast for Dublin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
$12
Friday 03/28
$14
Saturday 03/29
$16
Sunday 03/30
$12
Monday 03/31
$14
Tuesday 04/01
$12
Wednesday 04/02
$16
Thursday 04/03
$12
Friday 04/04
$13
Saturday 04/05
$14
Sunday 04/06
$14
Monday 04/07
$13
Tuesday 04/08
$12
Wednesday 04/09
$14
Thursday 04/10
$14
Friday 04/11
$12
Saturday 04/12
$14
Sunday 04/13
$12
Monday 04/14
$12
Tuesday 04/15
$13
Wednesday 04/16
$12
Thursday 04/17
$15
Friday 04/18
$12
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Belfast to Dublin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Belfast to Dublin, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Belfast to Dublin. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Belfast to Dublin, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Belfast to Dublin

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Belfast to Dublin in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Belfast to Dublin, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Belfast to Dublin are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Belfast to Dublin

These are the most booked bus companies between Belfast to Dublin from our users.

Aircoach from Belfast to Dublin

Aircoach

Here you will find the key facts about the Aircoach bus route Belfast to Dublin:

Cheapest Price $13
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 1:10 AM
Last Bus 11:10 PM
Daily Connections 61 Ø
Found on 3/26/2025

Dublin Express from Belfast to Dublin

Dublin Express

Here you will find the key facts about the Dublin Express bus route Belfast to Dublin:

Cheapest Price $14
Fastest Bus 2h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:55 AM
Last Bus 9:20 PM
Daily Connections 65 Ø
Found on 3/26/2025

National Express from Belfast to Dublin

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Belfast to Dublin:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 2h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:55 AM
Last Bus 9:20 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 3/26/2025

All bus stations and stops in Belfast and Dublin

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Belfast and Dublin.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Belfast to Dublin? Compare all modes of transports from Belfast to Dublin.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Belfast to Dublin

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Belfast to Dublin? Or which bus companies serve the route Belfast to Dublin? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Belfast to Dublin bus

How much does a Belfast Dublin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 3h 7m to reach Dublin. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Belfast to Dublin?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $39. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dublin.

On average, how many connections are available from Belfast to Dublin each day?

Every day, the Belfast to Dublin bus route is served by approximately 288 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Belfast to Dublin take?

The fastest bus from Belfast to Dublin is offered by Translink and takes 1h 54m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Belfast to Dublin?

The earliest bus arriving in Dublin from Belfast starts at 12:38 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Belfast to Dublin?

The latest bus trip departing from Belfast for Dublin starts at 11:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Belfast Dublin route?

When traveling by bus from Belfast to Dublin, passengers can travel with Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Dublin?

You can check all the direct connections between Belfast and Dublin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach.

What can I take with me on the Belfast to Dublin bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Belfast Dublin bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Belfast Dublin bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Belfast to Dublin on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Belfast to Dublin

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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