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Trip Overview

The average bus between Belfast and Rathcoole takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. 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.

3h 23m
Duration
191 km
Distance
€21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Belfast to Rathcoole bus times

Buses run hourly between Belfast and Rathcoole. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Rathcoole at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 24m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 23m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 36m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 17m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 23m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 36m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 17m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 52m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 28m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 2m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland2h 56m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 4m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 7m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 23m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 36m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 17m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 23m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 36m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 17m • 1 change
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    AircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Belfast to Rathcoole.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?

Aircoach operates a bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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