The average bus between Belfast and Rathmines takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast to Rathmines. 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 Rathmines. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Rathmines at 12:44 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 Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Rathmines station via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Belfast to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
The distance between Belfast and Rathmines is 143 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €23–150 and the journey takes 2h 25m.