The average bus between Belfast and Athy takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Athy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Belfast and Athy. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Athy at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Athy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Athy. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Athy station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Belfast to Athy bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Athy bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Belfast and Athy is 191.5 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Athy via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Kildare Square in around 5h 27m.