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Which bus from Belfast to Dublin is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Belfast to Dublin. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Translink, Dublin Express or Aircoach. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£9
tomorrow
£9
Thursday
£8
Friday
£8
Saturday
£8
Sunday
£8
Monday
£8

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Dublin Express 2h 35m 21:50 Belfast Glengall St 00:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Translink 3h 0m 07:51 Belfast Wellington Place 10:51 Dublin Connolly Station  Economy £10
Translink 3h 0m 08:51 Belfast Wellington Place 11:51 Dublin Connolly Station  Economy £10
Aircoach 2h 25m 18:10 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 20:35 Dublin O'Connell Street  Economy £11
Aircoach 2h 25m 21:10 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 23:35 Dublin O'Connell Street  Economy £11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Dublin Express 2h 35m 15:50 Belfast Glengall St 18:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Dublin Express 2h 35m 17:50 Belfast Glengall St 20:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Translink 3h 13m 00:38 Belfast Ulster University 03:51 Dublin Connolly Station  Economy £10
Translink 3h 13m 02:38 Belfast Ulster University 05:51 Dublin Connolly Station  Economy £10
Aircoach 2h 25m 18:10 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 20:35 Dublin O'Connell Street  Economy £11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 25m 01:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 04:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
National Express 2h 25m 07:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 10:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
Dublin Express 2h 35m 13:50 Belfast Glengall St 16:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Dublin Express 2h 35m 14:50 Belfast Glengall St 17:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Aircoach 2h 25m 18:10 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 20:35 Dublin O'Connell Street  Economy £11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 25m 13:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 16:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
National Express 2h 25m 17:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 20:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
Dublin Express 2h 35m 13:50 Belfast Glengall St 16:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Dublin Express 2h 35m 17:50 Belfast Glengall St 20:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Translink 3h 7m 00:38 Belfast Ulster University 03:45 Dublin Busáras  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 25m 19:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 22:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
National Express 2h 25m 21:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 00:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
Dublin Express 2h 35m 14:50 Belfast Glengall St 17:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Dublin Express 2h 35m 17:50 Belfast Glengall St 20:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Translink 3h 45m 00:00 Belfast Lanyon Place Station 03:45 Dublin Busáras  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 25m 14:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 17:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
National Express 2h 25m 15:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 18:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
Dublin Express 2h 35m 14:50 Belfast Glengall St 17:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Dublin Express 2h 35m 15:50 Belfast Glengall St 18:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £9
Translink 3h 45m 00:00 Belfast Lanyon Place Station 03:45 Dublin Busáras  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 25m 17:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 20:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
National Express 2h 25m 21:50 Belfast Europa Bus Centre 00:15 Dublin Custom House Quay  Economy £8
Translink 3h 7m 00:38 Belfast Ulster University 03:45 Dublin Busáras  Economy £10
Translink 3h 7m 02:38 Belfast Ulster University 05:45 Dublin Busáras  Economy £10
Dublin Express 2h 35m 10:50 Belfast Glengall St 13:25 Dublin Pearse  Basic £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Belfast to Dublin is £8 on 07/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Belfast and Dublin?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Belfast to Dublin. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 344 daily coaches from Belfast to Dublin. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 118 daily coaches between Belfast and Dublin.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 622 coaches from Belfast to Dublin, while Night sees the fewest connections between Belfast and Dublin, with 284 offers.

All facts for Belfast to Dublin bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach that travel daily 264 times by bus from Belfast to Dublin in one click. Book your Belfast to Dublin bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Coach 07:50
Latest Coach 22:51
Daily Bus Connections 264 Ø
Distance 140.4 km
Coach Companies Translink, Dublin Express, Aircoach and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Belfast to Dublin?

Every day, 264 buses from 4 coach companies leave Belfast for Dublin. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
Tuesday 05/05
£13
Wednesday 06/05
£12
Thursday 07/05
£12
Friday 08/05
£9
Saturday 09/05
£10
Sunday 10/05
£8
Monday 11/05
£11
Tuesday 12/05
£9
Wednesday 13/05
£9
Thursday 14/05
£8
Friday 15/05
£12
Saturday 16/05
£9
Sunday 17/05
£8
Monday 18/05
£9
Tuesday 19/05
£9
Wednesday 20/05
£9
Thursday 21/05
£9
Friday 22/05
£11
Saturday 23/05
£11
Sunday 24/05
£9
Monday 25/05
£8
Tuesday 26/05
£8
Wednesday 27/05
£9
Thursday 28/05
£11
Friday 29/05
£8
Saturday 30/05
£9
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Belfast to Dublin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Belfast to Dublin, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Belfast to Dublin. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Belfast to Dublin, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £8.

How to save money travelling from Belfast to Dublin

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Belfast to Dublin in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Belfast to Dublin, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Belfast to Dublin are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Belfast to Dublin?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Belfast to Dublin timetable.

Dublin Express from Belfast to Dublin

Dublin Express

Here you will find the key facts about the Dublin Express bus route Belfast to Dublin:

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 2h 25m
Earliest Coach 07:50
Last Coach 21:50
Daily Connections 49 Ø
Found on 05/05/2026

National Express from Belfast to Dublin

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Belfast to Dublin:

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 2h 25m
Earliest Coach 07:50
Last Coach 21:50
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 05/05/2026

Aircoach from Belfast to Dublin

Aircoach

Here you will find the key facts about the Aircoach bus route Belfast to Dublin:

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 2h 25m
Earliest Coach 08:10
Last Coach 21:10
Daily Connections 45 Ø
Found on 05/05/2026
In total 4 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Belfast and Dublin

Here is a map with all coach stations in Belfast and Dublin. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Belfast to Dublin

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Belfast to Dublin. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Belfast to Dublin bus

How much does a Belfast Dublin coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Belfast Dublin bus trip is available from £8 and takes 2h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Belfast to Dublin?

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £32. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Dublin.

How many connections are available for the Belfast Dublin route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Belfast to Dublin is offered by roughly 264 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Dublin from Belfast take?

The quickest coach from Belfast to Dublin is provided by Dublin Express and takes 2h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Belfast to Dublin?

The earliest bus to Dublin departs from Belfast at 07:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Belfast to Dublin?

The latest bus to Dublin departs from Belfast at 22:51. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Belfast Dublin route?

Passengers looking to travel from Belfast to Dublin can travel with Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Dublin?

You can check all the direct connections between Belfast and Dublin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach.

What can I take with me on the bus to Dublin from Belfast?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Belfast Dublin bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Belfast Dublin bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Belfast to Dublin on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Belfast to Dublin?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 264 daily trips between Belfast and Dublin. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Belfast to Dublin?

Prices and availability for 264 trips between Belfast and Dublin change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Belfast to Dublin

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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