The average bus between Belfast and Portobello takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast to Portobello. 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 hourly between Belfast and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Portobello at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Burgh Quay and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Portobello station via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Belfast to Portobello bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Portobello bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
The distance between Belfast and Portobello is 142.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €20–150 and the journey takes 2h 25m.