Where does the bus stop from Belfast to Dublin?

The 785 service from Belfast to Dublin City calls at the following stops: Belfast, Glengall Street, opposite Europa Bus Centre. Dublin Airport, Terminal 2. Dublin Airport, Terminal 1.



In 2026, the main bus services from Belfast to Dublin (operated by Translink Goldline, Aircoach, and Dublin Express) typically depart from the Belfast Grand Central Station (which replaced the old Europa Buscentre). The primary stops on the way to Dublin include Dublin Airport (Terminals 1 and 2), which is the most popular drop-off point, and finally Dublin City Centre (O'Connell Street or Custom House Quay). Some "express" services run non-stop from Belfast to the Airport in about 1 hour and 50 minutes. If you are taking the X1 or X2 Goldline service, there may be intermediate stops in Banbridge and Newry. It is important to note that since 2024, the "Dublin Express" service has significantly increased frequency, often running every 30 minutes. All these buses are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB charging points in 2026. Because these routes cross the international border between the UK and the Republic of Ireland, travelers should always have a form of ID ready, although formal "hard" border checks remain rare under the Common Travel Area (CTA) arrangements.

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The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £14 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 2h 25m.

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Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Dublin? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Burgh Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

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Offering a smooth 2-hour connection between Belfast and Dublin, trains are one of the best ways to travel from one city to another and also appreciate the beauty of Irish landscapes during the ride.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belfast and arriving at Dublin Connolly. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

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If you're aged 60 or over, or you have a disability, you may be entitled to concessionary travel on bus and railway journeys within Northern Ireland.

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You will not need a passport to cross the border from the Republic of Ireland into Northern Ireland and vice versa. Further information is available from the British Embassy in your country of origin, call 0300 222 0000 or visit www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office.

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Do you need a passport to go from Dublin to Belfast? You don't need a passport to get from Dublin to Belfast. There is no Border Control between the North and Southern Ireland.

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