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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

$11

tomorrow

$13

Sunday

$11

Monday

$11

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$11

Thursday

$11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	9:50 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	12:15 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 PM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 17m	7:28 PM	Belfast	Castlereagh, Montgomery Road	10:45 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Castlereagh, Montgomery Road, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:28:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 17m
Translink	3h 36m	10:09 PM	Belfast	Castlereagh, Montgomery Road	1:45 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Castlereagh, Montgomery Road, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:09:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 36m
Aircoach	2h 25m	11:10 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	1:35 AM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:10:00 PM to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	5:50 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	8:15 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:50:00 PM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 51m	12:00 AM	Belfast	Lanyon Place Station	3:51 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Lanyon Place Station, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 AM to Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Translink	3h 51m	2:00 AM	Belfast	Lanyon Place Station	5:51 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Lanyon Place Station, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 AM to Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Aircoach	2h 25m	9:10 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	11:35 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:10:00 PM to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	9:50 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	12:15 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 PM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Aircoach	2h 25m	2:10 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	4:35 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	$17	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	8:50 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	11:15 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:50:00 AM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	2:50 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	5:15 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 2:50:00 PM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 51m	12:00 AM	Belfast	Lanyon Place Station	3:51 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Lanyon Place Station, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 AM to Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Translink	3h 51m	2:00 AM	Belfast	Lanyon Place Station	5:51 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Lanyon Place Station, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 AM to Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Aircoach	2h 25m	1:10 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	3:35 AM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 1:10:00 AM to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	2:50 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	5:15 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:50:00 PM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	9:50 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	12:15 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 PM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 7m	12:38 AM	Belfast	Ulster University	3:45 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:38:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Translink	3h 7m	2:38 AM	Belfast	Ulster University	5:45 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:38:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Aircoach	2h 25m	5:10 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	7:35 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 PM to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	1:50 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	4:15 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 AM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	3:50 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	6:15 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 3:50:00 AM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Aircoach	2h 25m	1:10 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	3:35 AM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:10:00 AM to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Aircoach	2h 25m	6:10 PM	Belfast	Belfast Grand Central Bus Stop	8:35 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Belfast Grand Central Bus Stop, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:10:00 PM to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Dublin Express	2h 35m	1:50 AM	Belfast	Belfast Grand Central Bus Stop	4:25 AM	Dublin	Pearse	Basic	$27	A Bus from Dublin Express goes from Belfast Grand Central Bus Stop, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 AM to Pearse, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	5:50 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	8:15 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:50:00 AM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	3:50 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	6:15 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:50:00 PM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 7m	12:38 AM	Belfast	Ulster University	3:45 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:38:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Translink	3h 7m	2:38 AM	Belfast	Ulster University	5:45 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:38:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Aircoach	2h 25m	5:10 PM	Belfast	Belfast Grand Central Bus Stop	7:35 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Belfast Grand Central Bus Stop, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 PM to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	2:50 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	5:15 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 2:50:00 PM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	9:50 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	12:15 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 PM to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 7m	12:38 AM	Belfast	Ulster University	3:45 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:38:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Translink	3h 7m	2:38 AM	Belfast	Ulster University	5:45 AM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 2:38:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Aircoach	2h 25m	5:10 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	7:35 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 PM to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Belfast to Dublin is $11 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 298 daily buses from Belfast to Dublin. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 93 daily coaches between Belfast and Dublin.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 510 buses from Belfast to Dublin, while Night sees the fewest connections between Belfast and Dublin, with 305 offers.

Facts about the bus from Belfast to Dublin

Compare all providers like Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach that travel 232 times every day by bus from Belfast to Dublin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Belfast to Dublin starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 24m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	232 Ø
Distance	87.3 miles
Bus Companies	Translink, Dublin Express, Aircoach and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Belfast to Dublin

Every day, 232 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$17

Saturday 12/06

$13

Sunday 12/07

$15

Monday 12/08

$16

Tuesday 12/09

$12

Wednesday 12/10

$13

Thursday 12/11

$12

Friday 12/12

$15

Saturday 12/13

$13

Sunday 12/14

$15

Monday 12/15

$17

Tuesday 12/16

$11

Wednesday 12/17

$15

Thursday 12/18

$12

Friday 12/19

$13

Saturday 12/20

$14

Sunday 12/21

$11

Monday 12/22

$15

Tuesday 12/23

$16

Wednesday 12/24

$11

Thursday 12/25

$15

Friday 12/26

$14

Saturday 12/27

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 $11, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Belfast to Dublin. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Belfast to Dublin, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

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.

Dublin Express from Belfast to Dublin

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

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Last Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Connections	53 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

National Express from Belfast to Dublin

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

Cheapest Price	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Last Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Aircoach from Belfast to Dublin

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

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	3:10 AM
Last Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Connections	43 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

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.

Europa Bus Centre

Glengall Street 10

Stena Line

West Bank Road 4

Albert Quay

Glengall St

Europa Hotel

Great Victoria St

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

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 $11 and takes 2h 25m 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 $11 and $43. 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 232 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 2h 24m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. 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 1:50 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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Belfast and to Dublin

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Belfast and to Dublin. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!