Bus and Coach from Dublin to Belfast: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dublin to Belfast

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dublin to Belfast from various bus operators like Translink, Dublin Express or Aircoach for the next days.

today

£10

tomorrow

£10

Monday

£10

Tuesday

£10

Wednesday

£8

Thursday

£10

Friday

£10

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 3m	09:45	Dublin	Busáras	12:48	Belfast	City Hall	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 09:45:00 to City Hall, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
Translink	3h 3m	10:45	Dublin	Busáras	13:48	Belfast	City Hall	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 10:45:00 to City Hall, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
Aircoach	2h 30m	20:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	23:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 20:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Aircoach	2h 30m	22:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	01:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 22:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 01:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 35m	14:55	Dublin	Custom House Quay	17:30	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 20/12/2025 14:55:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 5m	00:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	03:45	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 21/12/2025 00:40:00 to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	02:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	05:45	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 21/12/2025 02:40:00 to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Aircoach	2h 30m	22:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	01:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 21/12/2025 22:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 01:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Aircoach	2h 30m	02:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	05:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£13	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 21/12/2025 02:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 35m	22:55	Dublin	Custom House Quay	01:30	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 21/12/2025 22:55:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 8m	00:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	03:48	Belfast	City Hall	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 22/12/2025 00:40:00 to City Hall, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 03:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
Translink	3h 8m	02:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	05:48	Belfast	City Hall	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 22/12/2025 02:40:00 to City Hall, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
Aircoach	2h 30m	20:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	23:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 22/12/2025 20:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Aircoach	2h 30m	02:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	05:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£13	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 22/12/2025 02:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 35m	00:55	Dublin	Custom House Quay	03:30	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 22/12/2025 00:55:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 18m	00:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	03:58	Belfast	Ulster University	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 00:40:00 to Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 03:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
Translink	3h 18m	02:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	05:58	Belfast	Ulster University	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 02:40:00 to Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
National Express	2h 35m	05:55	Dublin	Custom House Quay	08:30	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 05:55:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Aircoach	2h 30m	04:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	07:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 04:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Aircoach	2h 30m	20:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	23:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 23/12/2025 20:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	05:55	Dublin	Custom House Quay	08:30	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 05:55:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Translink	3h 18m	00:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	03:58	Belfast	Ulster University	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 00:40:00 to Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 03:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
Translink	3h 18m	02:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	05:58	Belfast	Ulster University	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 02:40:00 to Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 05:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
Aircoach	2h 30m	20:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	23:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£10	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 20:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Aircoach	2h 30m	18:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	21:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 24/12/2025 18:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 5m	00:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	03:45	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 25/12/2025 00:40:00 to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	02:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	05:45	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 25/12/2025 02:40:00 to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	04:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	07:45	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 25/12/2025 04:40:00 to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 5m	06:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	09:45	Belfast	Wellington Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 25/12/2025 06:40:00 to Wellington Place, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Translink	3h 18m	00:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	03:58	Belfast	Ulster University	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 25/12/2025 00:40:00 to Ulster University, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Translink	3h 7m	07:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	10:47	Belfast	City Hall	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 26/12/2025 07:40:00 to City Hall, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Translink	3h 7m	10:40	Dublin	Connolly Station	13:47	Belfast	City Hall	Economy	£10	A Bus from Translink goes from Connolly Station, Dublin (Ireland) at 26/12/2025 10:40:00 to City Hall, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 13:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
Aircoach	2h 30m	20:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	23:20	Belfast	Belfast Grand Central Coach Stop	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 26/12/2025 20:50:00 to Belfast Grand Central Coach Stop, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Aircoach	2h 30m	22:50	Dublin	O'Connell Street	01:20	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£11	A Bus from Aircoach goes from O'Connell Street, Dublin (Ireland) at 26/12/2025 22:50:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/12/2025 01:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 35m	05:55	Dublin	Custom House Quay	08:30	Belfast	Europa Bus Centre	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Custom House Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 26/12/2025 05:55:00 to Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Dublin to Belfast is £8 on 24/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dublin and Belfast

See here how frequent the connections between Dublin and Belfast are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 272 daily coaches from Dublin to Belfast. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Dublin and Belfast.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 415 coaches from Dublin to Belfast, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Belfast, with 192 offers.

Facts about coaches from Dublin to Belfast

Compare all providers like Translink, Dublin Express and Aircoach that travel 183 times every day by bus from Dublin to Belfast in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin to Belfast starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Coach	08:55
Latest Coach	22:55
Daily Bus Connections	183 Ø
Distance	140.4 km
Coach Companies	Translink, Dublin Express, Aircoach and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Dublin to Belfast

Every day, 183 buses from 4 coach companies leave Dublin for Belfast: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£10

Sunday 21/12

£12

Monday 22/12

£10

Tuesday 23/12

£11

Wednesday 24/12

£12

Thursday 25/12

£10

Friday 26/12

£12

Saturday 27/12

£12

Sunday 28/12

£10

Monday 29/12

£10

Tuesday 30/12

£10

Wednesday 31/12

£9

Thursday 01/01

£8

Friday 02/01

£10

Saturday 03/01

£9

Sunday 04/01

£8

Monday 05/01

£10

Tuesday 06/01

£8

Wednesday 07/01

£9

Thursday 08/01

£8

Friday 09/01

£9

Saturday 10/01

£8

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Dublin to Belfast

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dublin to Belfast, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £8, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dublin to Belfast. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Belfast, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Dublin to Belfast

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dublin to Belfast in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dublin to Belfast, 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 Dublin to Belfast are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dublin to Belfast

These are the most booked bus companies between Dublin to Belfast from our users.

Dublin Express from Dublin to Belfast

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

Cheapest Price	£20
Fastest Coach	2h 35m
Earliest Coach	08:55
Last Coach	22:55
Daily Connections	49 Ø
Found on	20/12/2025

National Express from Dublin to Belfast

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

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	2h 35m
Earliest Coach	08:55
Last Coach	22:55
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	20/12/2025

Aircoach from Dublin to Belfast

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

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	2h 30m
Earliest Coach	10:50
Last Coach	22:50
Daily Connections	46 Ø
Found on	20/12/2025

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Dublin - Belfast

Róisín , 25/07/2025

Excellent and reasonably priced.

All bus stations and stops in Dublin and Belfast

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Dublin and Belfast.

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Europa Bus Centre

Glengall Street 10

Stena Line

West Bank Road 4

Lanyon Place Station

City Hospital Railway Station

Donegall Rd

Wellington Place

Wellington Pl

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 Dublin to Belfast? Compare all modes of transports from Dublin to Belfast.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dublin to Belfast

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Dublin to Belfast? Or which bus companies serve the route Dublin to Belfast? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dublin to Belfast bus

How much does a Dublin - Belfast coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dublin - Belfast bus trip is available from £8 and takes 2h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Dublin to Belfast is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £26. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Dublin to Belfast is offered by roughly 183 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Belfast from Dublin take?

The quickest coach from Dublin to Belfast is provided by Aircoach and takes 2h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dublin to Belfast?

The earliest bus to Belfast departs from Dublin at 08:55. 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 Dublin to Belfast?

The latest bus to Belfast departs from Dublin at 22:55. 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 Dublin - Belfast route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dublin to Belfast 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 Dublin and Belfast?

You can check all the direct connections between Dublin and Belfast 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 Belfast from Dublin?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Dublin Belfast 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 Dublin Belfast 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 Dublin to Belfast on your planned travel date.

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

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 183 daily trips between Dublin and Belfast. 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 Dublin to Belfast?

Prices and availability for 183 trips between Dublin and Belfast 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 Dublin to Belfast

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dublin and to Belfast

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