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Trip Overview

The bus between Northern Ireland and Ireland takes 2h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from Northern Ireland to Ireland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 35m
Duration
172 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Northern Ireland to Ireland bus times

Buses run hourly between Northern Ireland and Ireland. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Ireland at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northern Ireland to Ireland? 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.

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  • Distance: 171.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Ireland?

Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Row hourly. Tickets cost €20–150 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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