The average bus between Belfast and Slane takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Slane. 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 4 times a day between Belfast and Slane. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Slane at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Drogheda and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Slane? 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 Slane. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Slane station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Belfast to Slane bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Slane bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Slane station.
The distance between Belfast and Slane is 106.6 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a bus from Belfast Grand Central to Slane via Drogheda, Bryanstown Manor, and Drogheda Bus Station in around 2h 55m.