The average bus between Dublin and Glenariff takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Glenariff. 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 Dublin and Glenariff. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Glenariff at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Glengall and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dublin to Glenariff? 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 Dublin to Glenariff. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Glenariff station via Belfast Glengall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Dublin to Glenariff bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.
Dublin to Glenariff bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.
The distance between Dublin and Glenariff is 192.5 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Waterfoot Bridge via Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 6h 7m.