Arriving around 7:00 am in May on a weekday and will have euro from another trip. Can I pay cash for a bus or is it best to book ahead online? I cant find any information on Translink or Dublin Express websites.
Thank you!
Posted by
Sammamish
60 posts
Not sure about the bus but we took the train from downtown Dublin to Belfast and back. You could book ahead and buy a ticket that is refundable or changeable in case you are late or check to see if you even need to buy ahead.
Posted by
London
255 posts
I would recommend the train as I think it's a nicer journey, unless there's a specific reason you prefer the bus. Info on the train is here: https://www.translink.co.uk/usingourservicesandproducts/ourservices/enterprise
Posted by
Downingtown, USA
2560 posts
Also.as a reminder you will.need the new ETIAS sorry about spelling to enter Northern Island and if you want cash it will be in UK pounds. We really !liked the train when we did this several years ago.We went for several days after spending a week in Dublin then we had four days in Belfast.
Posted by
Lake District, England
9061 posts
On the Dublin Express to Belfast-
On our Dublin City to Dublin Airport services, you can buy your ticket directly from the driver*, however, this will be subject to availability as services may be full with pre-booked customers, so it is always advisable to purchase your ticket in advance. On our Belfast to Dublin services, you need to prebook your ticket online, this can be done through our website, or you can also book from our desk in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport.
* If you would like to purchase a ticket from our drivers, please be aware that drivers can accept card payments only.
For Translink- on any Translink service you can pay by cash or contactless or (on internal Northern Ireland services) many people use the I-card.
Don't book ahead because you don't know what time your flight will actually arrive.
Posted by
OP
Midwest, USA
74 posts
Thank you everyone for your help! Happy travels.