Dublin to Ards Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Dublin and Ards takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Ards. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration: 152 km
Distance: €26
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stnbus 23 / ...

3h 37m

€22–31

Dublin to Ards bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Dublin and Ards. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ards at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:54 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 6:58 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:52 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Dublin to Ards bus times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM

10:00 AM → 1:29 PM

12:55 PM → 4:02 PM

1:45 PM → 5:22 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM

10:00 AM → 1:29 PM

12:55 PM → 4:02 PM

1:45 PM → 5:22 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM

10:00 AM → 1:29 PM

12:55 PM → 4:02 PM

1:45 PM → 5:22 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM

10:00 AM → 1:29 PM

12:55 PM → 4:02 PM

1:45 PM → 5:22 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:20 AM

10:00 AM → 1:29 PM

12:55 PM → 4:02 PM

1:45 PM → 5:22 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:17 AM

10:00 AM → 1:22 PM

12:55 PM → 3:54 PM

3:55 PM → 6:58 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:12 AM

10:00 AM → 1:24 PM

12:55 PM → 3:52 PM

3:55 PM → 6:57 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ards, IE-LD, Ireland?

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