The average bus between Belfast and Dublin takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Belfast to Dublin. 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 20 minutes between Belfast and Dublin. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Dublin at 1:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Belfast station and arriving at Dublin station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Belfast to Dublin bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Belfast to Dublin bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Book your Belfast to Dublin bus tickets online with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), Aircoach and 2 other operators.
The distance between Belfast and Dublin is 142.1 km. The road distance is 170 km.
Aircoach operates a bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.
