Bus travel to Dublin City
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Dublin City in as little as 14 minutes from Dublin Airport on our fastest service.
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Bus to Dublin City from Dublin Airport and Belfast
Whether you have just landed at Dublin Airport or are travelling from Belfast, Dublin Express is the fastest and most affordable way to reach Dublin City centre. With frequent departures, multiple stops across the city, free onboard Wi-Fi, USB charging, and generous luggage allowance, your journey into the heart of Dublin has never been easier.
Bus tickets from Dublin Airport to Dublin City start from just €9 one-way. From Belfast, tickets start from £8.50 one-way. Book online for the best price, or use the journey planner above to see departure times and availability.
Routes to Dublin City
Dublin Airport to Dublin City
Our most popular route. Services run up to every 15 minutes from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport directly into Dublin City centre, with stops across the quays and key landmarks. Journey times from as little as 14 minutes. From €9 one-way. View Dublin Airport to Dublin City route
Belfast to Dublin City
Up to 16 services a day connecting Belfast Grand Central Station to Dublin City. Journey times from approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. From £8.50 one-way. View Belfast to Dublin City routeFrequently asked questions
Dublin Express serves multiple stops across Dublin City depending on the route:
Route 782 (from Dublin Airport) stops at:
George's Quay (Tara Street Station)
Aston Quay (O'Connell Bridge and Temple Bar)
Wellington Quay (Temple Bar and Dublin Castle)
Usher and Merchant's Quay (Christ Church Cathedral and Guinness Storehouse)
Heuston Station (Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo)
Arran Quay (Smithfield and Jameson Distillery)
Ormond Quay Upper (Capel Street)
Eden Quay (O'Connell Street and Marlborough Street)
Custom House Quay (Gardiner Street and Connolly Station)
Route 783 (from Dublin Airport, serving south Dublin suburbs) stops at:
3Arena (East Wall Road)
Docklands (North Wall Quay, Guild Street)
Aston Quay (Stop 325)
Christchurch (Patrick Street)
Portobello (New Street South)
Harcourt (Hatch Street Upper)
Ranelagh (opposite Ranelagh Luas)
Rathmines (Castlewood Avenue)
Rathgar (Terenure Road East)
Terenure (Terenure Road West)
Route 784 (from Dublin Airport) stops at:
Trinity College (College Green and Temple Bar)
Custom House Quay (Gardiner Street and Connolly Station)
Eden Quay (O'Connell Street and Marlborough Street)
North Wall Quay (Docklands and Samuel Beckett Bridge)
3Arena (Point Village and Ringsend)
Route 785 (from Belfast) stops at:
Custom House Quay, Stop 135271
Pearse Street (Stop 345)
Visit our stop map for directions to all stops.
All Dublin Express services call at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. You do not need to change bus between terminals.
Terminal 1: Zone 1, directly outside the arrivals exit door to the left. Look for the Dublin Express kiosk or QR code sign.
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.
The Route 785 service from Belfast to Dublin City departs from Grand Central Station in Belfast city centre.
Visit our stop map for directions.
Journey times to Dublin City with Dublin Express:
From Dublin Airport: as little as 14 minutes on the fastest service via the Dublin Port Tunnel
From Belfast: approximately 2 hours 20 minutes on the fastest service
Please allow additional time during peak traffic hours (07:30 to 09:30 and 16:30 to 18:30). Use our Bus Tracker to follow your service in real time.
Dublin Express bus tickets to Dublin City start from:
€9 one-way from Dublin Airport
£8.50 one-way from Belfast
Book online for the best price. Tickets can also be purchased at the airport stop or onboard (card payments only, subject to availability). We 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).
From Dublin Airport, Dublin Express buses run up to every 15 minutes throughout the day. From Belfast, services run up to 16 times daily.
Yes, tickets can be purchased onboard or at the stop kiosk. However, card payments only are accepted and availability cannot be guaranteed. We strongly recommend booking online in advance to get the lowest fare.