The average bus between Dublin and Ards takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Ards. 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 Dublin and Ards. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ards at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Ards. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Ards station via Longford Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Dublin to Ards bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Ards bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Station.
The distance between Dublin and Ards is 110 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 24m.