There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Central Station to Malahide by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Drogheda to Malahidetrain Re / ...
2h 51m€26–38Bus, line 102 bus via Dublin Airport T2
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Malahide Stnbus 102
3h 36m€24–141Drive 157.1 km
- Drive from Belfast Central Station to Malahidecar 157.1 km
1h 39m€28–40Bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Malahide Stnbus 102
3h 57m€29–151
Belfast Central Station to Malahide by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Malahide is to bus and line 102 bus via Dublin Airport T2 which costs €23 - €150 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Malahide is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station station to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Malahide Stn via Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Belfast Lanyon Place and arriving at Malahide via Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Malahide is 167 km. The road distance is 157.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Malahide without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Belfast Central Station to Malahide, including transfers.
Belfast Central Station to Malahide bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast Central Station to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Malahide is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus via Dublin Airport T2, which costs €23 - €150 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Malahide, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Malahide via Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast Central Station to Malahide Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 15 in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Drogheda to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Malahide Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Malahide Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast Central Station to Malahide bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast Central Station to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to Malahide is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Belfast Central Station to Malahide.
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