The average bus between Belfast and Rathkeale takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Rathkeale. 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 4 hours between Belfast and Rathkeale. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Rathkeale at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Belfast to Rathkeale? 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 Rathkeale. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Adare station via Terminal 1 Zone 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Belfast to Rathkeale bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Rathkeale bus services, operated by Flight Link Limited, arrive at Adare station.
The distance between Belfast and Rathkeale is 304.5 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Rathkeale via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 12, and Adare in around 6h 55m.