There are 6 ways to get from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3h 30m€26–148Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
4h 2m€35–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ballyclare to Dublin-DUB177.5 km
1h 48mDrive 177.5 km
- Drive from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB)car 177.5 km
1h 48m€32–45Bus via Laganside Bus Station
- Take the bus from The Square to Laganside Bus Stationbus 653b / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4h 3mTrain, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Drogheda Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 101
4h 34m€30–40
Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) is to bus which costs €26 - €150 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB). However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Dublin Airport T2 via Grand Central Station Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB). However, there are services departing from York Street and arriving at Drumcondra via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Ballyclare and Dublin Airport (DUB) is 183 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €26 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB), including transfers.
Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €26 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland?
Translink operates a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2 hourly, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Dublin Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
Bus from The Square to Laganside Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–18
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ballyclare to Dublin-DUB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB) is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ballyclare to Dublin Airport (DUB).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ballyclare and Dublin Airport (DUB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.