The average bus between Belfast and Lough Derg takes 8h 42m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Lough Derg. 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 4 times a day between Belfast and Lough Derg. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Lough Derg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Lough Derg? 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 to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Lough Derg station via Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Belfast to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Nenagh station.
The distance between Belfast and Lough Derg is 240.4 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Dromineer via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 16, and Nenagh in around 7h 21m.