Travelling with Dublin Express
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Dublin City in as little as 14 minutes from Dublin Airport on our fastest service.
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Why Travel with Dublin Express?
Dublin Express offers frequent, affordable bus services between Dublin Airport, Dublin City, and Belfast, with a focus on making your journey as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Whether you are heading to or from the airport, commuting into the city, or travelling between Dublin and Belfast, here is what you can expect on board.
Onboard Amenities
Every Dublin Express bus is equipped with:
Free Wi-Fi throughout your journey
USB charging points at every seat
Generous luggage storage — 2 x 20kg bags plus one piece of soft hand luggage, at no extra charge
Comfortable, spacious seating with plenty of legroom
Onboard toilets on selected services (including Belfast routes)
Booking Your Ticket
The easiest and cheapest way to travel with Dublin Express is to book online in advance. Online gives you access to our best fares, starting from just €9 one-way (Dublin Airport to Dublin City) or £8.50 one-way (Dublin to Belfast).
Tickets can also be purchased from the driver on the day of travel, but please be aware that on-the-day prices are higher, payment must be made by card, and availability cannot be guaranteed. We strongly recommend booking online to get the best value.
Ticket Flexibility
On the 782, 783, and 784 services between Dublin Airport and Dublin City, you can travel up to 12 hours either side of your booked departure time, on a standby basis subject to seat availability. This gives you peace of mind if your flight arrives early or late.
For changes or cancellations, visit our refunds and cancellations page.
Finding Your Stop
Dublin Express serves 17 stops across Dublin City centre, plus suburban stops in south Dublin via the 783 service, and a central stop at Grand Central Station in Belfast. Use our interactive stop map to find your nearest stop and plan your journey, or use the Bus Tracker to follow your service in real time.
Looking After You
Your safety and comfort are our priority at every stage of your journey. Our customer service team is available to help before, during, and after your trip. If you have accessibility requirements, please visit our accessibility page for full details of the support available.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Dublin Express is committed to reducing our environmental impact. We have pledged to transition our fleet to zero emissions by 2035. For more information on our sustainability programme, visit our sustainability page.
Sustainability
We've committed to making our coach fleet zero emission by 2035 Our journey to net zero
Frequently asked questions
Yes. All Dublin Express buses have free Wi-Fi available throughout the journey.
Each passenger can bring 2 x 20kg checked bags plus one piece of soft hand luggage, at no extra charge. If you have additional or oversized luggage, please include details when making a group booking or contact us in advance.
Onboard toilets are available on selected services, including Belfast routes. Please check your specific service when booking.
Yes. USB charging points are available at every seat on Dublin Express buses.
Yes. Booking online in advance always gives you the best available fare, starting from €9 one-way from Dublin Airport to Dublin City, or £8.50 one-way from Dublin to Belfast. Tickets purchased from the driver on the day are more expensive and subject to availability.
Yes, you can buy a ticket from the driver on the day of travel. However, on-the-day fares are higher than online prices, payment must be made by card, and your seat is not guaranteed. We strongly recommend booking online in advance.
Yes. On the 782, 783, and 784 services between Dublin Airport and Dublin City, you can travel up to 12 hours either side of your booked departure time, on a standby basis subject to seat availability. This means a flight delay or early arrival should not affect your ability to use your ticket.
Yes. Dublin Express buses stop directly outside arrivals at both Terminal 1 (Zone 1) and Terminal 2 (Zone 21) at Dublin Airport, with services running to Dublin City and Belfast.
Yes. Dublin Express operates Route 785 between Dublin Airport, Dublin City, and Belfast Grand Central Station, with up to 16 services daily. Tickets from £8.50 one-way.
