Belfast to Rathgar Buses

Belfast to Rathgar buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Belfast and Rathgar takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 176 km
Distance: €28
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785

2h 53m

€24–137

Belfast to Rathgar bus times

Buses run hourly between Belfast and Rathgar. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Rathgar at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Burgh Quay and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:50 PM → 12:51 AM
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3h 1m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:50 AM → 4:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:50 AM → 6:43 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:50 AM → 4:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:50 AM → 6:43 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:50 AM → 4:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:50 AM → 6:43 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:50 AM → 4:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:50 AM → 6:43 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Belfast 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.

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathgar, Ireland?

Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €21–140 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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Belfast to Rathgar bus times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:50 PM → 12:51 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:50 AM → 4:41 AM

3:50 AM → 6:43 AM

5:50 AM → 8:58 AM

7:50 AM → 10:47 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:50 AM → 4:41 AM

3:50 AM → 6:43 AM

5:50 AM → 8:58 AM

7:50 AM → 10:47 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:50 AM → 4:41 AM

3:50 AM → 6:43 AM

5:50 AM → 8:58 AM

7:50 AM → 10:47 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:50 AM → 4:41 AM

3:50 AM → 6:43 AM

5:50 AM → 8:58 AM

7:50 AM → 10:47 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathgar, Ireland?

Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay

Bus trips from Belfast

Bus trips to Rathgar

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9:50 PM → 12:51 AM
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