Cheap coach tickets from Dublin Airport to Belfast

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Coach from Dublin Airport to Belfast: Journey Information

There are 34 intercity coaches per day from Dublin Airport to Belfast. Travelling by coach from Dublin Airport to Belfast usually takes around 1 hour and 55 minutes, but the fastest AirCoach coach can make the trip in 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Distance
82 mi (132 km)
Shortest duration
1h 50m
Cheapest price
£10.77
Trips per day
34
Most frequent service
AirCoach
Coach lines
1

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How much is a coach ticket from Dublin Airport to Belfast?

Coach tickets for a trip from Dublin Airport to Belfast cost about £13 when you book at the cheapest time, 29 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Dublin Airport to Belfast by travel date

£15£10£5NovNov

If you're planning to travel by coach from Dublin Airport to Belfast in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £13 to £14. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 14 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Belfast this week, coach tickets are available starting at £13.

Average coach ticket prices from Dublin Airport to Belfast by month

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Travelling from Dublin Airport to Belfast by coach will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, coach ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £15 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

£25£20£15£10£50

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 29 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £2.16 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from Dublin Airport to Belfast?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Dublin Airport to Belfast. AirCoach connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
AirCoach341h 55m£14.29
  • AirCoach is a popular Irish coach company that transports approximately two million passengers annually across its six main routes. With high-frequency services, AirCoach offers convenient transport to popular destinations such as Cork, Galway, and Belfast. Most of their services originate or terminate in Dublin, with stops at Dublin Airport terminals. AirCoach's modern fleet provides passenger comfort with amenities like air conditioning, power sockets, and Wi-Fi. The coaches also offer comfortable seating, onboard toilets (on certain routes), and passenger baggage allowance.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Dublin Airport to Belfast

There are 34 scheduled coaches that travel from Dublin Airport to Belfast every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Dublin Airport to Belfast without transferring.

Trips per day

34

Direct trips

34

The coach takes an average of 1 hour and 55 minutes to cover the 82 miles from Dublin Airport to Belfast. However, the fastest coach only takes 1 hour and 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

82

Distance (km)

132

The first coach leaves at 1:20 and the last coach leaves at 23:30. To see the times for all coaches from Dublin Airport to Belfast, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

1:20am

Latest coach

11:30pm

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travellers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Belfast. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Saturday

Least crowded

Monday

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Dublin Airport?

Main departure station: Dublin Airport T1

Dublin Airport has two coach stations with service to Belfast.

All coach stations in Dublin Airport:

  • Dublin Airport T1
  • Dublin Airport T2 - Departures Road

Where does the coach arrive in Belfast?

Main arrival station: Belfast Grand Central Station

All coaches from Dublin Airport arrive at one main station in Belfast.

Coach stations in Belfast:

  • Belfast Grand Central Station

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