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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 50 m
Buses on 19 Sept
14
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 14 buses from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport, including 14 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
XI78521:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station23:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£111One-way0 changes- XI78514:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station16:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£151One-way0 changes
- XI78517:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station19:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£151One-way0 changes
- XI78519:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station21:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£151One-way0 changes
- XI78515:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station17:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£161One-way0 changes
- XI78511:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station13:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£211One-way0 changes
- XI7859:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station11:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£171One-way0 changes
- XI7855:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station7:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£201One-way0 changes
- XI78515:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station17:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£161One-way0 changes
- XI78514:501h50Belfast, Grand Central Station16:40Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and ferry for Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a ferry costs an average of £38.
Distance: 137 km
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Most popular Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport:
A coach is £21 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Dublin Airport take longer:
Ferry takes on average 4h 5m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 52m by bus vs 1h 58m by car) and save roughly £13 compared to fuel and tolls (£17 vs £30). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Dublin Express, National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XI785 | 13:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 15:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 14:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 16:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 15:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 17:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 17:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 19:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 19:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 21:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 21:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 23:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
| XI785 | 1:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 3:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 3:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 5:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 5:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 7:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 7:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 9:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 8:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 10:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 9:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 11:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 10:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 12:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 11:50 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 1h50 | 13:40 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport
United Kingdom
Ireland
Buses from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:50, the last at 20:50. The fastest coach covers the 137 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 4:50 |
Last bus 20:50 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Dublin Express, National Express, Translink, Aircoach from Belfast International Airport to Dublin AirportYou can travel by bus between Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport with AirCoach, Dublin Express, National Express, Translink, Aircoach for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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