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Bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast: Journey Information
There are 42 intercity buses per day from Dublin Airport to Belfast. Traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast usually takes around one hour and 55 minutes, but the fastest AirCoach bus can make the trip in just one hour and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 82 mi (132 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 50m |
| Cheapest price | €12.36 |
| Trips per day | 42 |
| Most frequent service | AirCoach |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Dublin Airport to Belfast?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Dublin Airport to Belfast that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, AirCoach usually offers more choice, with 34 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirCoach | 34 | 1h 55m | €16.37 |
| National Express | 9 | 1h 56m | €16.92 |
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.
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast
The bus takes an average of one hour and 55 minutes to cover the 82 miles from Dublin Airport to Belfast. However, the fastest bus only takes an 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.
Because many passengers travel from Dublin Airport to Belfast at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Dublin Airport to Belfast, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Dublin Airport?
Main departure station: Dublin Airport T1
Dublin Airport has two bus stations with service to Belfast.
All bus stations in Dublin Airport:
Dublin Airport T1
Dublin Airport T2 - Departures Road
Where does the bus arrive in Belfast?
Main arrival station: Belfast Upper Queen St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Belfast.
All bus stations in Belfast:
Belfast Upper Queen St
Belfast - Queen St Upper (Opp Queen's Ct Office)
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