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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
2 h 5 m
Buses on 24 Sept
14
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 14 buses from Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport, including 14 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
XI7857:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)9:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£151One-way0 changes- XI78519:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)21:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£151One-way0 changes
- XI7856:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)8:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£151One-way0 changes
- XI78523:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)1:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£161One-way0 changes
- XI78513:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)15:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£161One-way0 changes
- XI78517:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)19:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£171One-way0 changes
- XI78523:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)1:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£161One-way0 changes
- XI7857:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)9:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£151One-way0 changes
- XI78513:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)15:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£161One-way0 changes
- XI7859:252h05Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)11:30Belfast, Grand Central Station£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and ferry for Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a ferry costs an average of £47.
Distance: 137 km
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Most popular Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport:
A coach is £29 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport costing on average £47.
Other travel options to Belfast International Airport take longer:
Ferry takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £12. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Dublin Express, National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XI785 | 6:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 8:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 7:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 9:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 9:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 11:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 11:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 13:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 12:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 14:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 13:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 15:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 15:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 17:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 17:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 19:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 19:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 21:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 21:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 23:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| XI785 | 23:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 1:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
| XI785 | 1:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 3:30 Belfast, Grand Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport
Ireland
United Kingdom
Buses from Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. 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 00:25, the last at 22:25. The fastest coach covers the 137 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Dublin Express, National Express from Dublin Airport to Belfast International AirportYou can travel by bus between Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport with Dublin Express, National Express for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dublin Airport to Belfast International Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin Airport to Belfast International 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 Belfast International 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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