The average bus between Belfast and Doolin takes 7h 45m and the fastest bus takes 6h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Doolin. 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 every 3 hours between Belfast and Doolin. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Doolin at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Doolin? 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 Doolin. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Doolin station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Belfast to Doolin bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Doolin bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Doolin station.
The distance between Belfast and Doolin is 286.8 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Doolin via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Dublin Airport Zone 13, and ATU Galway in around 7h 21m.