There are 4 ways to get from Antrim to Dublin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Antrim to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3h 6m€29–41Bus via High Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 53m€15–21Drive 180.3 km
- Drive from Antrim to Dublincar 180.3 km
2h 4m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 57m
Antrim to Dublin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Dublin is to bus via High Street which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Antrim to Dublin is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Antrim to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Antrim Buscentre and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Antrim to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Antrim and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Antrim and Dublin is 214 km. The road distance is 180.3 km.
The best way to get from Antrim to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Antrim to Dublin, including transfers.
Antrim to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Antrim to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Antrim station.
The best way to get from Antrim to Dublin is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via High Street, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
You can take a train from Antrim to Dublin Connolly via Belfast Grand Central in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Antrim to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Antrim to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Antrim to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antrim to Dublin is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Antrim to Dublin.
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