How do I get from Belfast to Dublin City Centre?

Discover the best way to travel between Belfast and Dublin

Whether you’re a Belfast resident travelling to Dublin Airport or wanting to visit Dublin City Centre for the weekend, taxi trips can become expensive. If you’re looking for a convenient and cheap way to travel from Belfast to Dublin Airport or Dublin City Centre, check out our new 785 bus route.

The coach is a direct service from Queen Street Upper. in Belfast City to Dublin Airport, with two stops in Dublin City Centre in Burgh Quay and Westland Row. Both stops are a short walking distance from popular tourist attractions like Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, the George’s Street Arcade, and Grafton Street. They’re also close to Pearse Station and Tara Street, both DART stations with connections to the North and South Dublin. If you’re looking for things to do in a short period, you can find our top picks of tourist attractions in our 24 hours in Dublin blog.

We also have a list of hotels in Dublin City Centre close to our bus stops.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a train from Belfast to Dublin Airport?

There are currently no train services from Belfast to Dublin Airport. The most direct way to travel is to get a coach or hire a taxi. However, taxi fares can start from around €250. Buses are a more cost-effective and sustainable way to travel.

Where can I buy my bus ticket?

Tickets for our Belfast bus route need to be pre-booked through our website. You can pay with a Credit Card, Debit Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

If you miss your booked time, coaches might be able to accommodate you upon availability, but we recommend arriving at your bus stop with a little extra time. You can show your ticket to the driver on your phone upon pick-up.

Where does the bus stop?

Travelling from Belfast to Dublin City Centre:

• Queen Street Upper (opposite Queen's court office)
• Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport
• Terminal 1 in Dublin Airport
• Burgh Quay (O’Connell St. Bridge, Stop 339) (drop-off only)
• Westland Row (Stop 100111)

Travelling from Dublin City Centre to Belfast:

• Westland Row (Stop 100111)
• Custom House Quay (Stop 135271) (pick-up only)
• Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport
• Terminal 1 in Dublin Airport
• Queen Street Upper (opposite Queen's court office)

Check out our stop map to find the nearest stop to you.

What are the bus times?

Buses from Belfast to Dublin Airport & Dublin City start running at 01:55 am until 21:25 am (departing from Queen Street Upper) approximately every hour.

You can check out our full bus timetable for more information.

How long does the Belfast to Dublin journey last?

The fastest journey from Belfast to Dublin Airport takes 1 hr 50 mins, and 2 hrs 20 mins from Belfast to Dublin City Centre. We operate 16 services per day on each track.

What’s the luggage allowance?

You can take two medium-sized suitcases or one large suitcase (each weighing no more than 20kg) on your coach, plus a small piece of hand luggage.

Please note: Medium-sized items are defined as 70cm x 30cm x 45cm, whilst large items may have a max dimension of 75cm x 50cm x 32cm. Your hand luggage can be no larger than 45cm x 35cm x 20cm.

For any queries on luggage size please DM us on any social platform or contact our customer services and we will be able to answer your question directly.

Are the buses wheelchair accessible?

We’re committed to making your journey as comfortable as possible, that’s why all of our 785 buses are wheelchair accessible. Please note that due to space issues on the street, our Westland Row stop is not wheelchair accessible. The nearest accessible stop is Custom House Quay.

If you need help with Assisted Travel, contact us through our Assisted Travel Helpline on 01 903 9508 (open 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week). You can find out more information about assisted travel with Dublin Express on our FAQs or check out our disabled code of practice.

For more information on travelling with children, refunds and other Dublin Express services, check our FAQs page.