- Must visit
Titanic Belfast
Major interactive museum telling the story of the ship, the city’s industrial heritage and the dock where Titanic was built.
2,000+ travel companies
2,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portmarnock to Belfast
Ireland
United Kingdom
Buses from Portmarnock to Belfast run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 130 km distance in 1h 55m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 1:25 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Why should you book Portmarnock to Belfast coaches with Omio?
Dublin Express operates all coaches services from Portmarnock to Belfast.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Portmarnock to Belfast.
Why book with Omio vs Dublin Express?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Dublin Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Portmarnock to Belfast.
Why book with Omio over Busbud, Wanderu or Checkmybus?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Portmarnock to Belfast.
Bus providers: Dublin Express from Portmarnock to BelfastYou can travel by bus between Portmarnock to Belfast with Dublin Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Dublin Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Dublin Express Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Dublin Express Price
£15
Dublin Express frequency
14 a day
Complete guide to Belfast
Things to do in Belfast
Discover the best of Belfast — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Belfast trip today.
- Must visit
Ulster Museum
National museum with art, archaeology, natural history and local history collections beside Botanic Gardens.
- Recommended
Golden Thread Gallery
Contemporary gallery in the Cathedral Quarter showing rotating exhibitions by Irish and international artists in a compact city-centre space.
- Must visit
Titanic Quarter
Revived waterfront district with dockside walks, Titanic landmarks, public art and harbour views close to major visitor sites.
- Must visit
Cathedral Quarter
Historic quarter known for cobbled lanes, street art, music venues and handsome warehouse architecture around St Anne’s Cathedral.
- Recommended
Ormeau Park
Leafy Victorian park with broad lawns, river walks and an excellent viewpoint over Belfast from the hilltop.
Ulster Fry
A Northern Irish breakfast with fried eggs, bacon, sausages, soda bread, potato bread and black pudding. A staple local start to the day.
- Vegetarian
Soda Bread
A dense quick bread made with bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast. It is a classic Belfast and Ulster bakery staple, often served at breakfast.
- Vegetarian
Potato Bread
A flat griddled bread made from mashed potato, flour and butter. It is a much-loved part of the Ulster Fry and everyday home cooking.
OX Belfast
Modern Irish restaurant known for carefully sourced local produce and polished yet relaxed dining in the Cathedral Quarter.
The Muddlers Club
Stylish brasserie and bar serving seasonal Irish dishes, seafood and steaks in a lively city-centre setting.
St George's Market
Long-standing market with trusted stalls for local breads, seafood, traybakes and hot food. Ideal for sampling Belfast flavours casually.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while public transport and pub meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest: 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included, round up for taxis, and tipping in cafés is optional.
Best day trips from Belfast by bus
The most popular day trips by bus from Belfast are Newry, Armagh and Lisburn. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Belfast on Omio.
Day trip from Belfast to Newry by bus
Day trip from Belfast to Armagh by bus
Day trip from Belfast to Lisburn by bus
FAQs: Portmarnock to Belfast coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portmarnock to Belfast 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Portmarnock to Belfast can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Portmarnock to Belfast is £19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Portmarnock to Belfast is 1h 55m to travel the 130 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Portmarnock to Belfast leaves at 1:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Portmarnock to Belfast leaves at 23:25.
Yes, there are 21 direct coaches a day from Portmarnock to Belfast with Dublin Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Portmarnock to Belfast, you can count on Dublin Express for the best way to get you to Belfast. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Portmarnock and Belfast and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Portmarnock , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1) . When arriving in Belfast , you can end your route in coach stations like Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street, Belfast, Grand Central Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 10 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street, located 1 away from the city centre.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portmarnock and Belfast including taking a train and coach.
No, the coach from Portmarnock to Belfast has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Portmarnock to Belfast.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Portmarnock to Belfast.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Portmarnock to Belfast.
No, luggage for the coach from Portmarnock to Belfast needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Portmarnock to Belfast.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Portmarnock to Belfast.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Portmarnock to Belfast.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Portmarnock to Belfast.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portmarnock and Belfast
Most Portmarnock to Belfast buses use the Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) to Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Portmarnock and Belfast bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Portmarnock
Arrival bus stations in Belfast
Which Belfast station do buses from Portmarnock arrive at?
Buses from Portmarnock to Belfast most often arrive at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street. Some services arrive at {secondaryArrivalStation}, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Belfast arrival station.
Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington StreetUpper Queen Street, Belfast BT1 6PU, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street from Belfast city centre
Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street is 1 km from Belfast city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3J, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6D, 6E, 12, 511 · 7m · every ~36 min
Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street bus station facilities and services
Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street. ATMs are available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street: Accessibility features not detailed.
More options for your journey from Portmarnock to Belfast
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular buses to and from Belfast and Portmarnock
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
