Belfast to Dublin by BUS: What's Translink Like?
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Күн бұрынFor most people wanting to fly to or from the Island of Ireland, Dublin Airport is the first port of call. However, for people who live in Northern Ireland, that is, on average, at least a whopping 100 MILE drive to the airport, however, there is another way for them to get there, by bus. Translink (Northern Ireland's Transport Company) offers express Goldline coach services to Dublin Airport almost 24 HOURS a day. Transferring you from the city centre of Northern Ireland to the door of the airport terminal in just 120 MINUTES.
Since I had a flight to get from Ireland's Busiest Airport, I decided to try out this Unique Cross-Border bus service. Is it worth it? And would I use it again in the future? Find out in this video!
Date of Travel: FEB 17 2023
Bus Operator: Ulsterbus Translink Goldline
Route: X1
Origin: Belfast Europa
Destination: Dublin Airport T2
Miles: 97
Travel time: 2h 15m
Price: £9 (€10.50)
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0:00 Intro
0:15 Belfast Europa BusCentre
2:25 Boarding Goldline Bus
3:15 Leaving Belfast and heading onto the Motorway
4:20 Tour of the bus seats and interior
5:45 Stops in Ballymena, Newry and views of bridges and toll gate.
9:35 Approaching and arriving at Dublin Airport
10:50 My Final Thoughts
11:25 Outro
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@SeanMidlandstransporthub Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! I liked and subscribed! I did this same route recently but on the Enterprise train so it's cool too see the bus equivalent.
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the sub!
@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Good video. I’ve used that service a good few times, far better than bringing the car. Liked and subscribed 👍
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub, Geoff!
@simonjones7727 9 ай бұрын
Great video. This service looks excellent, and as I am a bit on the shorter size (5'3") am never bothered by limited legroom!
@Jack_Rice 9 ай бұрын
You're right. Being on the shorter side really does have its advantages when it comes to travelling.
@simondavey7787 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for an excellent trip report; I really enjoyed it. How does it compare with other options between Belfast and Dublin?
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
Having done the enterprise train before and gone by car as well, I would say that overall, this bus is the best option for solo travellers wanting to travel between Belfast and Dublin on a budget.
@rezaalan3991 8 ай бұрын
Great trip. Something unique on the bus is the rear door located on right side, meanwhile the front door located on left side, and yeah only front door is operated.
@Jack_Rice 8 ай бұрын
Very Good Door Observations.
@aysuhanyasemin3684 Ай бұрын
Çok 💓güzel sürdürülebilirlik ve 🌿🍃🌿🍃doğa için toplu ulaşım çok değerli.
@johnUB4478 10 ай бұрын
I don't know why Ulsterbus removed the toilets from their older coaches, and the new ones don't have them fitted. I wouldn't say it's a "gold" service.
@Whizzy-jx3qe 9 ай бұрын
Really difficult taking a pee on a coach.
@johnUB4478 9 ай бұрын
@@Whizzy-jx3qe same as on a train
@roberthillman5057 Жыл бұрын
You can use card payment in Ireland for tolls
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
Really, I didn't know that. Good to know for next time.
@DanielsUKT Жыл бұрын
The coach looks so comfortable
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
It's a bit different once you're on it.
@DanielsUKT Жыл бұрын
@@Jack_Rice because of the crowds? Or is it something to do with the seats or ventilation
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
@@DanielsUKT Eh, pretty much all of those Daniel.
@johncross2995 Жыл бұрын
I made the journey from Derry to Dublin airport 4 times last year and these buses aren't as comfortable as they look. My journey was 4 hours long and the bus was not of an appropriate standard for a journey of this duration. So uncomfortable.
@DineshSharma-ui4nt 11 ай бұрын
👌👌👌👌👌
@moseskhan5391 11 ай бұрын
Hiya, Do they check any visa or passport if we travel from Belfast to Dublin by bus ? Is it open border?
@Jack_Rice 11 ай бұрын
Yes, It Is An Open Border. No passport or visa is required.
@moseskhan5391 11 ай бұрын
@@Jack_Rice Thank you very much Jack 👍 Are you traveler?
@siginsamuel4452 Жыл бұрын
Heya Do we need to bring passport or any id for travelling?
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
The answer to that question should be NO. But it is advised that travellers should carry some form of ID with them, in case of a random inspection.
@siginsamuel4452 Жыл бұрын
@@Jack_Rice cheers buddy
@Janbolatbloger 7 ай бұрын
Is there passport control or checks? thanks for the answer!
@Jack_Rice 7 ай бұрын
No, but it is best to carry ID.
@samtrak1204 Жыл бұрын
What are those two horns sticking out from front of bus? Is this a battery powered bus?
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
No, this is not a battery bus, and those two things sticking out from the side are actually rear views mirror. They have to be extended out like due to the length of the vehicle and help the driver get round tight spots.
@SejoVarghesereadytowork 11 ай бұрын
I am staying in belfast and planing to visit dublin, I am an indian citizen with BRP card, whether i can travel to dublin with BRP card ?? or need Irish visa ?
@Jack_Rice 11 ай бұрын
I'm not sure about BRP cards. The BRP card does not grant permission to travel to Ireland. I think an Irish visa may probably be required. Best to talk to a travel agent about it.
@pipeqez911 9 ай бұрын
you can travel to Ireland as there is no border or border control, I hope i am not too late.
@travelwithtalash Жыл бұрын
May I go Dublin from Belfast without visa by bus???
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's an open border. No Passport or Visa Required!
@travelwithtalash Жыл бұрын
Thanks,I live in London.I want to visit
@allysoobratty7565 8 ай бұрын
How much it costs from Belfast to Dublin???
@Jack_Rice 8 ай бұрын
It's usually around £9 or £10.
@PatrickHiggins-iy5bn Жыл бұрын
Is there a toilet on the bus?
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
No
@JamesKearnsbkk Жыл бұрын
Was there any passport check
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
No, it is an open border, so it functions just like any other service.
@mjj5276 Жыл бұрын
@@Jack_Rice Not exactly true as the Gardai sit just over the border sometimes and do random checks.
@brian5307 Жыл бұрын
@@mjj5276 Rarely ever happens. I travel back and forth every week.
@mjj5276 Жыл бұрын
@@brian5307 And I drove it for many a year, point is, it does happen.
@travelwithtalash Жыл бұрын
@@mjj5276may I go dublin without visa???
@davidsinfield8048 9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I could not go on those services that Translink offer as I have a kidney problems in this day and age with people with disabilities and hidden disabilities they need to put onboard toilet...... god forbid if there was an accident on the road and you would be delayed in transit you could be cut short .......the best coach to Dublin is Dublin express.......
@Jack_Rice 9 ай бұрын
You're right there mate, In my opinion, all coaches that perform journeys that are over 90 minutes in length should have a toilet onboard.
@carlosrosas7249 8 күн бұрын
Jesus ! You Irish People have so many doubts about your Rights and Duties !! You are all Irish Citizens !! Never mind England ! You just keep together ! That thing of North Ireland and Ireland is just crazy . Britain should know better . Ireland is Ireland as England is England . Just keep to be yourselves. We , the World like you for that . From Portugal 🇵🇹/ European Union .
@Jack_Rice 7 күн бұрын
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@davidlambe2856 Жыл бұрын
It's a disgrace it dosent pull into dundalk or drogheda just for the sake of the fact the drivers are too lazy don't want to be stuck in traffic and just because there's buses from newry to dundalk and I've often had a half hour wait for the bus for drogheda all just because some stupid people got the wrong bus that stopped everywhere and it's the fact bus eireann and ulsterbus dosent want people shopping in saintsburys
@Jack_Rice Жыл бұрын
Love a guy who speaks his mind.
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