Cheap bus tickets from Belfast to Dublin Airport

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Bus from Belfast to Dublin Airport: Journey Information

There are 32 intercity buses per day from Belfast to Dublin Airport. Traveling by bus from Belfast to Dublin Airport usually takes around 1 hour and 53 minutes, but the fastest AirCoach bus can make the trip in 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Distance
82 mi (132 km)
Shortest duration
1h 50m
Cheapest price
$15.58
Trips per day
32
Most frequent service
AirCoach
Bus lines
1

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

Bus tickets for a trip from Belfast to Dublin Airport cost about $20 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

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

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If you're planning to travel by bus from Belfast to Dublin Airport in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $18 to $20. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 17, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Dublin Airport this week, bus tickets are available starting at $19.

Average bus ticket prices from Belfast to Dublin Airport by month

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Traveling from Belfast to Dublin Airport by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $21 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap bus tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.

What bus companies travel from Belfast to Dublin Airport?

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

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
AirCoach321h 53m$20.07
  • AirCoach is a popular Irish bus company that transports approximately two million passengers annually across its six main routes. With high-frequency services, AirCoach offers convenient transportation 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 outlets, and Wi-Fi. The coaches also offer comfortable seating, onboard restrooms (on certain routes), and passenger baggage allowance.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Belfast to Dublin Airport

There are 32 scheduled buses that travel from Belfast to Dublin Airport every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Belfast to Dublin Airport without transferring.

Trips per day

32

Direct trips

32

The bus takes an average of 1 hour and 53 minutes to cover the 82 miles from Belfast to Dublin Airport. However, the fastest bus only takes 1 hour and 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus 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 bus leaves at 3:10 AM and the last bus leaves at 9:10 PM. To see the times for all buses from Belfast to Dublin Airport, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

3:10am

Latest bus

9:10pm

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Tuesday

Least crowded

Monday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Belfast?

Main departure station: Belfast Grand Central Station

Most buses depart from the main station in Belfast.

All bus stations in Belfast:

  • Belfast Grand Central Station

Where does the bus arrive in Dublin Airport?

Main arrival station: Dublin Airport T1

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Dublin Airport.

All bus stations in Dublin Airport:

  • Dublin Airport T1
  • Dublin Airport T2 - Departures Road

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