Bus Dublin to Belfast: Compare prices and save money

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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

$11

tomorrow

$11

Saturday

$11

Sunday

$13

Monday

$11

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	12:55 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	3:30 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 12:55:00 AM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 35m	6:55 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	9:30 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 6:55:00 AM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Translink	3h 5m	12:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	3:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 12:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	2:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	5:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 2:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Aircoach	2h 30m	8:50 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	11:20 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$14	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 8:50:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	5:55 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	8:30 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 5:55:00 AM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 35m	4:55 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	7:30 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 4:55:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Translink	3h 5m	12:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	3:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 12:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	2:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	5:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 2:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Aircoach	2h 30m	10:50 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	1:20 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$14	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 10:50:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	4:55 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	7:30 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 4:55:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Translink	3h 18m	12:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	3:58 AM	Belfast	Ulster University	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 12:40:00 AM to Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
Translink	3h 18m	2:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	5:58 AM	Belfast	Ulster University	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 AM to Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
Aircoach	2h 30m	10:50 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	1:20 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$14	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 10:50:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Aircoach	2h 30m	4:50 AM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	7:20 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 AM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 5m	12:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	3:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	2:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	5:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Aircoach	2h 30m	8:50 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	11:20 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$14	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 8:50:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 35m	5:55 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	8:30 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 AM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Aircoach	2h 30m	4:50 AM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	7:20 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 AM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	5:55 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	8:30 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 5:55:00 AM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 35m	10:55 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	1:30 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Translink	3h 5m	12:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	3:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 12:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	2:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	5:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 2:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Aircoach	2h 30m	8:50 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	11:20 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$14	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 8:50:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	12:55 AM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	3:30 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 12:55:00 AM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 35m	10:55 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	1:30 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 10:55:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Translink	3h 5m	12:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	3:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 12:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	2:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	5:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Aircoach	2h 30m	8:50 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	11:20 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$14	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 8:50:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 5m	12:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	3:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 12:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	2:40 AM	Dublin	Connolly Station	5:45 AM	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	$13	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 AM to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Aircoach	2h 30m	8:50 PM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	11:20 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$14	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 8:50:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 35m	8:55 PM	Dublin	Custom House Quay	11:30 PM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 8:55:00 PM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Aircoach	2h 30m	4:50 AM	Dublin	O'Connell Street	7:20 AM	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	$15	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 4:50:00 AM to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dublin to Belfast is $11 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 282 daily buses from Dublin to Belfast. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 255 daily coaches between Dublin and Belfast.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 546 buses from Dublin to Belfast, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Belfast, with 339 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dublin to Belfast

Compare all providers like Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach that travel 267 times every day by bus from Dublin to Belfast in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin to Belfast starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	267 Ø
Distance	87.3 miles
Bus Companies	Translink, Dublin Express, Aircoach and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Dublin to Belfast

Every day, 267 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 12/04/2025 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

$16

Friday 12/05

$16

Saturday 12/06

$14

Sunday 12/07

$12

Monday 12/08

$13

Tuesday 12/09

$11

Wednesday 12/10

$13

Thursday 12/11

$16

Friday 12/12

$12

Saturday 12/13

$13

Sunday 12/14

$14

Monday 12/15

$11

Tuesday 12/16

$11

Wednesday 12/17

$11

Thursday 12/18

$11

Friday 12/19

$11

Saturday 12/20

$13

Sunday 12/21

$13

Monday 12/22

$12

Tuesday 12/23

$11

Wednesday 12/24

$11

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$13

Saturday 12/27

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 $11, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dublin to Belfast. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.

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

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

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

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Last Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Connections	53 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Aircoach from Dublin to Belfast

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

Cheapest Price	$14
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:50 AM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	51 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

National Express from Dublin to Belfast

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

Cheapest Price	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Last Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Dublin - Belfast

Róisín , 7/25/2025

Excellent and reasonably priced.

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.

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Europa Bus Centre

Glengall Street 10

Stena Line

West Bank Road 4

Lanyon Place Station

City Hospital Railway Station

Donegall Rd

Wellington Place

Wellington Pl

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 $11 and takes 2h 35m 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 $11 and $30. 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 267 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 Aircoach and takes 2h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. 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 12:40 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 11:45 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

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

More bus routes to Dublin and to Belfast

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