What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Laytown?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Laytown is to bus which costs €24 - €30 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Laytown?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Laytown is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Central Station and Laytown?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station to Laytown station. However, there are services departing from Belfast Glengall and arriving at Laytown Station via Cumberland Street N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast Central Station and Laytown?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Belfast Lanyon Place and arriving at Laytown via Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Belfast Central Station to Laytown?

The distance between Belfast Central Station and Laytown is 139 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.

How do I travel from Belfast Central Station to Laytown without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Laytown without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €24 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Belfast Central Station to Laytown?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Belfast Central Station to Laytown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Central Station to Laytown bus from?

Belfast Central Station to Laytown bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.

Where do I catch the Belfast Central Station to Laytown train from?

Belfast Central Station to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast Central Station to Laytown?

The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Laytown is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €30 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Belfast Central Station to Laytown bus arrive?

Belfast Central Station to Laytown bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Belfast Central Station to Laytown train arrive?

Belfast Central Station to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.

Can I drive from Belfast Central Station to Laytown?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to Laytown is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Belfast Central Station to Laytown.

Where can I stay near Laytown?

There are 136+ hotels available in Laytown.

Belfast Central Station to Laytown - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Belfast Central Station to Laytown by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
2h 42m
€24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2. Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Laytown Stationbus 910
4h 15m
€25–30
Drive 129.7 km
1. Drive from Belfast Central Station to Laytowncar 129.7 km
1h 27m
€25–35

Belfast Central Station to Laytown by train

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Distance: 138.5 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Laytown, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast Central Station to Laytown Station via Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Cumberland Street N in around 4h 15m.

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