Cheap Bus Tickets in Ireland

Bus travel in Ireland is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was €28. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Ireland:
Dublin ↔ Belfast (average: €18)
Cork ↔ Dublin (average: €26)
Dublin ↔ Galway (average: €52)

While you can choose between different transport options, travelling by Buses is usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Ireland with 3906 routes.

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Ireland with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Dublin to Belfast
Travel time: 2h 30m
Ticket prices: From €18
Frequency: 128 departures daily
Recommended operators: Aircoach, Dublin Express, Citylink, JJ Kavanagh & Sons, Expressway, Stena Line, Flight Link, Irish Ferries, BlaBlaCar

The buses that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Dublin ↔ Belfast, United Kingdom
Dublin ↔ Derry-Londonderry, United Kingdom
Dublin ↔ Dungannon, United Kingdom

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry Airport, Cork Airport, Galway Airport