Coach travel to Belfast
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Belfast in as little as 1 hr 45 mins from Dublin Airport on our fastest service.
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2 x 20kg bags plus one piece of soft hand luggage included, no extra charge.
Bus Travel Between Dublin and Belfast
Looking for a cheap and convenient way to travel between Dublin and Belfast? Dublin Express runs frequent daily services from both Dublin Airport and Dublin City to Belfast Grand Central Station, with comfortable buses featuring free Wi-Fi, onboard toilets, USB charging, and generous luggage allowance.
With up to 16 departures daily and tickets from just £8.50/€9 one-way, Dublin Express is the most affordable and reliable way to make the Dublin to Belfast journey. Book online for the best fares.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up in Belfast
All Dublin Express services to and from Belfast arrive and depart from Grand Central Station in the heart of Belfast city centre. This central location puts you within easy reach of Belfast's main attractions, shopping areas, restaurants, and onward transport connections.
Frequent and Reliable Bus Services
Dublin Express operates up to 16 daily departures between Dublin Airport, Dublin City, and Belfast, giving you the flexibility to travel at a time that suits you. You can travel up to 1 hour either side of your scheduled ticket time, subject to availability, making it easy to adjust your plans if needed.
Routes to Belfast
Dublin City to Belfast
Direct bus services from multiple stops across Dublin City centre to Belfast Grand Central Station. From £8.50/€9 one-way. Journey times from approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. View Dublin City to Belfast route
Dublin Airport to Belfast
Direct bus services from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport to Belfast Grand Central Station. From £8.50/€9 one-way. Journey times from approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. View Dublin Airport to Belfast route
Frequently asked questions
All Dublin Express services to and from Belfast arrive and depart from Grand Central Station in Belfast city centre.
Visit our stop map for directions.
The Route 785 service from Dublin City to Belfast departs from:
Custom House Quay, Stop 135271
Pearse St, Stop 345
Visit our stop map for directions to all stops
All Dublin Express services to Belfast depart from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. You do not need to travel between terminals.
Terminal 1: Zone 1, directly outside the arrivals exit door to the left.
Terminal 2: Zone 21. Exit arrivals, walk straight ahead, cross the glass walkway, turn left, and take the escalator down to the bus stops.
Visit our stop map for full directions.
Journey times to Belfast with Dublin Express:
From Dublin Airport: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes on the fastest service
From Dublin City: approximately 2 hours 20 minutes on the fastest service
Journey times may vary depending on traffic and border conditions. Use our Bus Tracker to follow your service in real time.
Dublin Express bus tickets to Belfast start from £8.50/€9 one-way from both Dublin Airport and Dublin City.
Book online for the best price. Tickets can also be purchased onboard or at the stop (card payments only, subject to availability). We strongly recommend booking in advance.
Infants aged 0 to 2 travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. If travelling with more than one infant aged 0 to 2 per adult, additional infants should be booked as Children (aged 3 to 15).
Dublin Express operates up to 16 services daily between Dublin and Belfast, combining departures from both Dublin Airport and Dublin City. Services run throughout the day from early morning to late evening.
Yes. You can travel up to 1 hour either side of your scheduled departure time, subject to availability on the next service. For changes beyond this, please refer to our refunds and cancellations page.
