Coach Belfast to Dublin from £8

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.

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£10

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£8

Monday

£8

Tuesday

£8

Wednesday

£8

Thursday

£8

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	21:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	00:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 21:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 17m	19:28	Belfast	Castlereagh, Montgomery Road	22:45	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Castlereagh, Montgomery Road, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 19:28:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/12/2025 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 17m
Translink	3h 36m	22:09	Belfast	Castlereagh, Montgomery Road	01:45	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Castlereagh, Montgomery Road, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 22:09:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 36m
Aircoach	2h 25m	23:10	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	01:35	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 23:10:00 to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	17:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	20:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 51m	00:00	Belfast	Lanyon Place Station	03:51	Dublin	Connolly Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Lanyon Place Station, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 00:00:00 to Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Translink	3h 51m	02:00	Belfast	Lanyon Place Station	05:51	Dublin	Connolly Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Lanyon Place Station, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 02:00:00 to Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Aircoach	2h 25m	21:10	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	23:35	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:10:00 to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	21:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	00:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Aircoach	2h 25m	14:10	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	16:35	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	£13	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:10:00 to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	08:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	11:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	14:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	17:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 14:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 51m	00:00	Belfast	Lanyon Place Station	03:51	Dublin	Connolly Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Lanyon Place Station, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 00:00:00 to Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Translink	3h 51m	02:00	Belfast	Lanyon Place Station	05:51	Dublin	Connolly Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Lanyon Place Station, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 02:00:00 to Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Aircoach	2h 25m	01:10	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	03:35	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 01:10:00 to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	14:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	17:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 14:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	21:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	00:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 21:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 7m	00:38	Belfast	Ulster University	03:45	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 00:38:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Translink	3h 7m	02:38	Belfast	Ulster University	05:45	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 02:38:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Aircoach	2h 25m	17:10	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	19:35	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 17:10:00 to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	01:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	04:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	03:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	06:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 03:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Aircoach	2h 25m	01:10	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	03:35	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:10:00 to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Aircoach	2h 25m	17:10	Belfast	Glengall St	19:35	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Basic	£12	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Glengall St, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 17:10:00 to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Dublin Express	2h 35m	01:50	Belfast	Glengall St	04:25	Dublin	Pearse	Basic	£21	A Bus from Dublin Express goes from Glengall St, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:50:00 to Pearse, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	05:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	08:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 05:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	15:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	18:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 7m	00:38	Belfast	Ulster University	03:45	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 00:38:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Translink	3h 7m	02:38	Belfast	Ulster University	05:45	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 02:38:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Aircoach	2h 25m	17:10	Belfast	Belfast Grand Central Coach Stop	19:35	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Belfast Grand Central Coach Stop, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 17:10:00 to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 25m	14:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	17:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 14:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	21:50	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	00:15	Dublin	Custom House Quay	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 21:50:00 to Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Translink	3h 7m	00:38	Belfast	Ulster University	03:45	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 00:38:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Translink	3h 7m	02:38	Belfast	Ulster University	05:45	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:38:00 to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Aircoach	2h 25m	17:10	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	19:35	Dublin	O'Connell Street	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 17:10:00 to O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Belfast to Dublin is £8 on 05/12/2025. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 298 daily coaches from Belfast to Dublin. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 93 daily coaches between Belfast and Dublin.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 510 coaches from Belfast to Dublin, while Night sees the fewest connections between Belfast and Dublin, with 305 offers.

All facts for Belfast to Dublin bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach that travel daily 232 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 24m
Earliest Coach	01:50
Latest Coach	23:10
Daily Bus Connections	232 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, 232 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 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£13

Saturday 06/12

£10

Sunday 07/12

£11

Monday 08/12

£12

Tuesday 09/12

£9

Wednesday 10/12

£10

Thursday 11/12

£9

Friday 12/12

£11

Saturday 13/12

£10

Sunday 14/12

£11

Monday 15/12

£12

Tuesday 16/12

£8

Wednesday 17/12

£11

Thursday 18/12

£9

Friday 19/12

£10

Saturday 20/12

£10

Sunday 21/12

£8

Monday 22/12

£11

Tuesday 23/12

£12

Wednesday 24/12

£8

Thursday 25/12

£12

Friday 26/12

£11

Saturday 27/12

£8

Sunday 28/12

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. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £8.

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

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

Cheapest Price	£20
Fastest Coach	2h 25m
Earliest Coach	01:50
Last Coach	21:50
Daily Connections	53 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

National Express from Belfast to Dublin

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	01:50
Last Coach	21:50
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

Aircoach from Belfast to Dublin

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

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	2h 25m
Earliest Coach	03:10
Last Coach	23:10
Daily Connections	43 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

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.

Europa Bus Centre

Glengall Street 10

Stena Line

West Bank Road 4

Albert Quay

Glengall St

Europa Hotel

Great Victoria St

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Belfast to Dublin? Compare all modes of transports from Belfast to Dublin.

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 232 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 Translink and takes 2h 24m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. 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 01:50. 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 23:10. 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.

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Belfast and to Dublin

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Belfast and to Dublin. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!