How to get to Dublin from Belfast

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Travel Information to Dublin from Belfast

distanceDistance87 miles
modeAvailable travel modesCoach
priceTicket price range£12 - £12
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £12 • 1 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeCoach • £12 • 1 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAirCoach

Travel 87 miles by coach to Dublin from Belfast. AirCoach is the main travel provider operating this journey. Travellers can even take a direct coach from Belfast to Dublin.

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from Belfast to Dublin

How to get to Dublin from Belfast by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation
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The best way to travel from Belfast to Dublin is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AirCoach
10:101h50
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
12:00Dublin
£201One-way
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AirCoach
18:101h50
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
20:00Dublin
£141One-way
0 changes
Fastest
AirCoach
10:101h50
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
12:00Dublin
£201One-way
0 changes
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AirCoach
10:101h55
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
12:05Dublin
£201One-way
0 changes
AirCoach
09:101h50
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
11:00Dublin
£211One-way
0 changes
AirCoach
09:101h55
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
11:05Dublin
£211One-way
0 changes

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General Information about the journey from Belfast to Dublin

It is possible to travel between Belfast and Dublin by train and bus with a similar journey time for each method. Although the distance between the two cities is around 160 km it is not possible to make the journey by plane without involving connections in other European countries.

Buses from Belfast to Dublin

Aircoach Travel runs a direct hourly service from Belfast to Dublin Airport and on to Dublin city centre seven days a week. The 705 X route commences in the early hours of the morning and continues until around 10:30 p.m. with a journey time of approximately 2 hours into Dublin Airport and arrival in the city ten minutes later. Buses depart from the Europa Bus Centre on Glengall Street in Belfast's city centre. This new station has convenient links to Belfast's two airports and its transport network of Metro Buses and local trains. Buses stop at both airport terminals before continuing on to Dublin Bus Station, located next to Connolly Train Station. Light rail systems, the Luas and the Dart, serve the city along with bus routes that include night services. Taxi ranks are located at all stations and airport terminals.

Trains from Belfast to Dublin

Irish Rail operate eight daily services that link Belfast and Dublin. The first departure is at just before 7:00 p.m. with the last train leaving at around 10:00 p.m. The direct journey takes approximately 2 hours. Trains leave from Belfast Central Station which is linked to the city centre by local bus routes. Arrivals are at Dublin Connolly Station in the North-East of the city. Taxi ranks are located outside both stations.

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FAQs: Belfast to Dublin

FAQs: Travel to Dublin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Dublin.
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You can go from Belfast to Dublin by coach.

A coach is the cheapest way to travel to Dublin from Belfast with average prices for this journey of £12.

The fastest way to travel from Belfast to Dublin is by coach with an average journey time of 1 h 50 min.

Dublin is approximately 87 miles away from Belfast.

The average frequency per day from Belfast to Dublin is:

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Belfast to Dublin as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Belfast to Dublin:

    • Most travellers take a coach from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1).

    The following travel company offer services from Belfast to Dublin:

    • Travel with AirCoach or Infobus to go to Dublin by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find AirCoach Belfast to Dublin tickets on Omio for £12.

    Yes, there is a direct service from Belfast to Dublin:

    • You can travel directly by coach with AirCoach.

    Direct services to Dublin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Your journey from Belfast to Dublin doesn't have to end in Dublin. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Galway, London, Cork or Paris. If you’d like to add Galway, London, Cork or Paris to your Belfast to Dublin trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Dublin today!

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