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Compare all timetables for the bus from Dublin to Belfast

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dublin to Belfast from various bus operators like Translink, Dublin Express or Aircoach for the next days.
today
from $12
tomorrow
from $12
Wednesday
from $12
Thursday
from $12
Friday
from $12
Saturday
from $12
Sunday
from $13

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    2h 59m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    10:44 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    2h 59m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    11:44 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    11:20 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    1:20 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Dublin Express
    2h 40m
    0
    6:10 PM
    Dublin
    Pearse
    8:50 PM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 17m
    0
    12:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    3:57 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 17m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    5:57 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Dublin
    O'Connell Street
    11:20 PM
    Belfast
    Europa Bus Centre
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Dublin
    O'Connell Street
    1:20 AM
    Belfast
    Europa Bus Centre
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Dublin Express
    2h 40m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Dublin
    Pearse
    2:50 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 4m
    0
    12:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    3:44 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 4m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    5:44 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    11:20 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    1:20 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Dublin Express
    2h 40m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Dublin
    Pearse
    2:50 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 17m
    0
    12:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    3:57 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 17m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    5:57 AM
    Belfast
    Ulster University
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Dublin Express
    2h 40m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Dublin
    Pearse
    2:50 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Dublin Express
    2h 30m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Dublin
    Pearse
    7:50 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    4:50 AM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    7:20 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 4m
    0
    12:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    3:44 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 4m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    5:44 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    11:20 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    1:20 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Dublin Express
    2h 40m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Dublin
    Pearse
    2:50 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Translink
    3h 4m
    0
    12:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    3:44 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Translink
    3h 4m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Dublin
    Connolly Station
    5:44 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Translink
    Economy
    $12
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    11:20 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Aircoach
    3h 30m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    2:20 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Dublin Express
    2h 40m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Dublin
    Pearse
    2:50 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    11:20 PM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Aircoach
    2h 30m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Dublin
    Busáras
    1:20 AM
    Belfast
    Wellington Place
    0
    Aircoach
    Economy
    $13
  • Dublin Express
    2h 30m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Dublin
    Pearse
    7:50 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Dublin Express
    2h 30m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Dublin
    Pearse
    8:50 AM
    Belfast
    Glengall St
    0
    Dublin Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:20 AM
    Dublin
    Custom House Quay
    3:50 AM
    Belfast
    Europa Bus Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17

Frequency of bus connections between Dublin and Belfast

See here how frequent the connections between Dublin and Belfast are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 306 daily buses from Dublin to Belfast. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 166 daily coaches between Dublin and Belfast.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 516 buses from Dublin to Belfast, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Belfast, with 257 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dublin to Belfast

Compare all providers like Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach that travel 240 times every day by bus from Dublin to Belfast in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin to Belfast starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 1h 59m
Earliest Bus 7:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 240 Ø
Distance 87.3 miles
Bus Companies Translink, Dublin Express, Aircoach and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Dublin to Belfast

Every day, 240 buses from 4 bus companies leave Dublin for Belfast: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2025 and for the following days.

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

The cheapest time to travel from Dublin to Belfast

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dublin to Belfast, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dublin to Belfast. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Belfast, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Dublin to Belfast

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 Dublin to Belfast 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 Dublin to Belfast, 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 Dublin to Belfast are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dublin to Belfast

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

Dublin Express from Dublin to Belfast

Dublin Express

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

Cheapest Price $14
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 8:10 AM
Last Bus 11:20 PM
Daily Connections 71 Ø
Found on 3/24/2025

Aircoach from Dublin to Belfast

Aircoach

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

Cheapest Price $13
Fastest Bus 2h 30m
Earliest Bus 8:50 AM
Last Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Connections 62 Ø
Found on 3/24/2025

National Express from Dublin to Belfast

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 2:20 PM
Last Bus 11:20 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 3/24/2025

All bus stations and stops in Dublin and Belfast

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

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 Dublin to Belfast? Compare all modes of transports from Dublin to Belfast.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dublin to Belfast

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

FAQs about the Dublin to Belfast bus

How much does a Dublin Belfast bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 2h 59m to reach Belfast. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Belfast.

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

Every day, the Dublin to Belfast bus route is served by approximately 240 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Dublin to Belfast is offered by Translink and takes 1h 59m. 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 Dublin to Belfast?

The earliest bus arriving in Belfast from Dublin starts at 7:45 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 Dublin to Belfast?

The latest bus trip departing from Dublin for Belfast starts at 11:20 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 Dublin Belfast route?

When traveling by bus from Dublin to Belfast, 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 Dublin and Belfast?

You can check all the direct connections between Dublin and Belfast 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 Dublin to Belfast 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 Dublin Belfast 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 Dublin Belfast 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 Dublin to Belfast on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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