Dublin Express 785orPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Pre-booked private transfer reaches the north quays, around O'Connell Street and Lower Abbey Street; the Dublin Express 785 does not. Belfast is in Northern Ireland, a different city and currency zone from Dublin.

The Pre-booked private transfer is quicker: 53 min against 1 h 45. The Dublin Express 785 varies between 105 and 125 minutes.

Dublin Express 785: 05:50–00:50. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares

What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
Travelers	Dublin Express 785	Pre-booked private transfer	Difference
1	from €15.50	€61	up to €45.50
2	from €31	€61	up to €30
3	from €46.50	€61	up to €14.50
4	from €62	€61	up to €1
5	from €77.50	€75	up to €2.50
6	from €93	€75	up to €18
7	from €108.50	€75	up to €33.50
8	from €124	€75	up to €49

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Where each one leaves you

785 · Dublin ExpressDublin Express 785

From: Airport coach stands, zones 1 and 21
To: Belfast Grand Central Station
Luggage: Two bags up to 20 kg each plus one piece of soft hand luggage, included.
Runs: 05:50–00:50
Journey: 105–125 min

A different Dublin Express service from the one that reaches Custom House Quay: this one runs straight to Belfast rather than stopping in Dublin city centre.

Standby travel on another 785 departure is offered if your plans change.

Dublin Express 785: price for every party size

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transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer

From: Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To: Any address
Luggage: Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs: All night
Journey: 20–53 min

This price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size, luggage and the exact address. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

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Dublin Express 785orPre-booked private transfer?

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