How to get from Dublin to Belfast
- 135 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 6 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 37m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 6 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dublin to Belfast: bus. The two cities are about 135 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 6 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
135 km
Dublin to Belfast: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dublin Airport → Belfast International AirportbusRegional connection·3h 37m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Dublin to Belfast
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 2h 35m€12Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dublin to Belfast works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Dublin to Belfast, about 3h 37m. In total it's roughly €26 over 3h 37m, direct, no transfers.
Dublin to Belfast: common questions
Is there a bus from Dublin to Belfast?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Belfast from Dublin?
About 135 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Dublin to Belfast?
On this route you travel with Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Belfast?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Dublin to Belfast
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026