By bus from Dublin to Belfast with a few euros, here's how to travel comfortably and low cost from one city to another in Ireland, read the post and book your post at a low price.
During my last stay in Ireland I decided to visit the two capitals: Belfast e Dublin, but having a few days available and the costs being really high, I did not rent the car, as I usually do to get around, but I opted for By public transport. Belfast and Dublin are two very different cities and both really interesting to get around by bus. Let's find out together the most important stages and suggestions for organizing an itinerary in Ireland by bus similar to mine.
Ireland by bus, what to expect
The initial idea was to go by train, as I was convinced that I would certainly save much more time than the bus. I was about to buy tickets when walking through the streets of Belfast I found myself in front of the tourist information center (right in front of City Hall) and I decided to go inside to get some information on timetables and costs. And thank goodness I did, the lady I spoke with in fact strongly advised me to opt for the coach as the travel time is practically the same as the train (about 2 and a half hours), with the difference that you spend much less. Really valuable information that I never imagined I could get so easily.
I had never thought of being able to travel a piece of Ireland entirely by bus, yet I assure you that I am still very satisfied with my choice today.
The services available
Service "Goldline Express Service"Is active from 1.00 in the morning until 23.00 and from 5.00 to 21.00. There are hourly departures arriving either into Dublin city center (bus X1) or Dublin Airport (bus X2). To make sure you get a seat it is much better to book your tickets in advance at Translink.co.uk/X1X2. It is a site full of information and comfortable to use. Also, it is not difficult to find offers within the site, not bad right?
Both stations are easily accessible from the center on foot. The bus station "Europe Bus Center"Located right next to Belfast's most famous pub"The Crown Liquor Saloon”And at the Grand Opera House. While the “Central Station” train station is located on the opposite side of the city towards the Lagan River. In both cases, even once you arrive in Dublin you will be close to the center, with the bus you will arrive at the Busaras Bus Station which is located near the Custom House. While on the train you will arrive at Connolly Station which is slightly further out but still conveniently located. In both cases you can find all the information on timetables, prices and reservations at Translink.co.uk site.
Another convenient aspect of buses is just that: they leave you in the center and close to useful and interesting attractions, such as pubs, museums, stations. A visit to a quaint pub is a must once you arrive at your destination.
How to choose
I hope I have provided you with some useful inspiration to organize your next do-it-yourself and low cost trip. The choice between train and bus may not be immediate, after all they are two apparently similar means. It also depends a lot on what kind of travelers you are, on your habits, if you go in a group, alone or with your family.
It's up to you to decide, in the end what changes the most is the price: the bus is cheaper and with travel times practically equal to those of the train, traffic permitting. Furthermore, the bus is a great way to experience an authentic journey, getting to know many locals, making many intermediate stops, perhaps the ones you would never have thought of. The beauty of a trip is the discovery of the last moment, don't you think?
