The average bus between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Rathgar takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Rathgar. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast City Airport (BHD) is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rathgar at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 10 and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 49m • 2 changes


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 27m • 2 changes


3h 25m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


3h 41m • 2 changes


3h 46m • 2 changes


3h 25m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


3h 41m • 2 changes


3h 46m • 2 changes


3h 25m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


3h 41m • 2 changes


3h 46m • 2 changes


3h 25m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


3h 41m • 2 changes


3h 46m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Belfast City Airport (BHD) station and arriving at Rathgar station via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Rathgar is 147.4 km. The road distance is 185 km.
Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €21–150 and the journey takes 2h 25m.