785 Belfast to Dublin via Swords
Operated by Dublin Express. First bus 03:50, last bus 01:50. 28 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:15–06:55. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 785? 5 other bus routes are numbered 785 elsewhere in the UK — see every 785 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 01:50 | 03:50 | 05:50 | 07:50 | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 17:50 | 19:50 | 21:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Station | · | · | 05:50 | 07:50 | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 17:50 | 19:50 | 21:50 |
| Grand Central Station | 01:50 | 03:50 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Terminal 2 Zone 21 | 03:40 | 05:40 | 07:40 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 | 19:40 | 21:40 | 23:40 |
| Terminal 1 Zone 1 | 03:45 | 05:45 | 07:45 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 17:45 | 19:45 | 21:45 | 23:45 |
| Burgh Quay | 04:15 | 06:15 | 08:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 | 18:15 | 20:15 | 22:15 | 00:15 |
| Westland Row | 04:25 | 06:25 | 08:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 18:25 | 20:25 | 22:25 | 00:25 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Route map
All stops on route 785
785 towards Dublin
All 6 stops
- Grand Central Station
- Grand Central Station Belfast
- Terminal 2 Zone 21 Swords
- Terminal 1 Zone 1 Swords
- Burgh Quay Dublin
- Westland Row Dublin
785 towards Belfast
All 6 stops
- Westland Row Dublin
- Custom Hse Quay Dublin
- Terminal 2 Zone 21 Swords
- Terminal 1 Zone 1 Swords
- Grand Central Station Belfast
- Grand Central Station
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 785 bus?
The first 785 departure on weekdays leaves at 03:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 785 bus?
The last 785 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 01:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 785 bus cost?
Fares on the 785 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.
Who runs the 785 bus?
The 785 is operated by Dublin Express.
Timetable data from Dublin Express via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.