The average bus between Belfast and Rathcoole takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast to Rathcoole. 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 Rathcoole. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Rathcoole at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Burgh Quay and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 52m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 41m • 1 change

3h 8m • 1 change

4h 48m • 1 change

3h 21m • 1 change

3h 24m • 1 change

3h 28m • 1 change

4h 23m • 1 change

3h 25m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 26m • 1 change

3h 43m • 1 change

3h 25m • 1 change

3h 29m • 1 change

3h 28m • 1 change

3h 43m • 1 change

3h 25m • 1 change

3h 29m • 1 change

3h 28m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Rathcoole? 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 Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Rathcoole station via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Belfast to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Holy Family NS station.
The distance between Belfast and Rathcoole is 150.5 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Holy Family NS via Burgh Quay and George's Quay in around 3h 23m.