The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dublin Airport for George Best Belfast City Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 134 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and ferry for Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a ferry costs an average of £31.
Distance: 134 km
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Most popular Coach | Ferry |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport coaches for today, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XI785 | 15:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 17:30 George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XI785 | 17:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 19:30 George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XI785 | 18:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 20:30 George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XI785 | 19:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 21:30 George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XI785 | 21:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 23:30 George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
XI785 | 23:25 Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) | 2h05 | 01:30 George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 9 February | |||||
![]() | 04:30 Dublin Airport | 1h50 | 06:20 George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
Buses from Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 29 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 134 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 134 km |
Average bus duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 01:25 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Infobus, National Express from Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City AirportYou can travel by bus between Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport with AirCoach, Infobus, National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin Airport to George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- AirCoach
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- AirCoach
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- AirCoach
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- AirCoach
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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