The average bus between Belfast and Rathgar takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast to Rathgar. 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 Rathgar. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Rathgar at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Burgh Quay and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Rathgar station via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Belfast to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
The distance between Belfast and Rathgar is 144.7 km. The road distance is 176 km.
Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €20–150 and the journey takes 2h 25m.