Intercity transport · Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail
Belfast – Dublin · 06:00
Departure Belfast – Dublin at 06:00, arriving 08:23. Duration 2 h 23 min, 185 km, Mon–Fri. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 06:00Departure
- 08:23Arrival
- 2 h 23 minTravel time
- 6Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
11:00
↓ 13:13
BelfastDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri
via Portadown · Newry · Dundalk (Clarke) · Drogheda (MacBride)
2 h 13 min185 km6 stops
12:00
↓ 14:13
BelfastDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri
via Portadown · Newry · Dundalk (Clarke) · Drogheda (MacBride)
2 h 13 min185 km6 stops
13:00
↓ 15:13
BelfastDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri
via Portadown · Newry · Dundalk (Clarke) · Drogheda (MacBride)
2 h 13 min185 km6 stops
14:00
↓ 16:13
BelfastDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri
via Portadown · Newry · Dundalk (Clarke) · Drogheda (MacBride)
2 h 13 min185 km6 stops
15:00
↓ 17:13
BelfastDublin
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Fri
via Portadown · Newry · Dundalk (Clarke) · Drogheda (MacBride)
2 h 13 min185 km6 stops
Operator
IAIarnród Éireann / Irish RailLine: Belfast - Dublin
Source
Line Dublin, timetable valid from 2026-09-29 to 2026-12-12. Source: Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0). Check the departure at the station before travelling — operators can change timetables.
Route
The line follows the roads the bus takes between the stops in the timetable.
Timetable by stop
Departure time from each stop for this trip.
- 06:00Belfast0 km
- 06:26Portadown44.9 km
- 06:48Newry73.9 km
- 07:08Dundalk (Clarke)98 km
- 07:30Drogheda (MacBride)134.1 km
- 08:23Connolly185 km
Departure Belfast – Dublin at 06:00
The bus leaves Belfast at 06:00 and reaches Dublin at 08:23. The trip takes 2 h 23 min over 185 km, calling at 6 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Fri.
The operator is Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail. Via Portadown, Newry, Dundalk (Clarke), Drogheda (MacBride) — the departure time from each stop is in the timetable below.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the bus Belfast – Dublin leave?
It leaves at 06:00 and arrives at 08:23 (2 h 23 min).
Which days does this departure run?
Days of operation: Mon–Fri. On this page you can pick a day and see whether it runs.
Where does the bus stop on the way?
It calls at 6 stops, among them: Portadown, Newry, Dundalk (Clarke), Drogheda (MacBride). The full timetable is in the table on this page.
How far is Belfast – Dublin?
185 km according to the timetable, taking 2 h 23 min.
The data is for information only: it comes from Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0) and is updated daily. Always check the departure, arrival and platform at the bus station or with the operator — timetables can change without notice. Buses does not sell tickets and is not responsible for delays, changes or cancelled departures.