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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena is to bus which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Central Station and RDS Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at RDS Ballsbridge via O'Connell St Upper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast Central Station and RDS Arena?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Belfast Lanyon Place and arriving at Sandymount via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena?

The distance between Belfast Central Station and RDS Arena is 186 km. The road distance is 169.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €27 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena, including transfers.

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

Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.

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

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

Train or bus from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena?

The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena train arrive?

Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena.

Where can I stay near RDS Arena?

There are 1235+ hotels available in RDS Arena.

Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3h 3m
€27–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 18m
€19–24
Drive 169.9 km
1. Drive from Belfast Central Station to RDS Arenacar 169.9 km
1h 47m
€30–44
Bus via Merrion Sq North
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
3h 58m
€31–171

Belfast Central Station to RDS Arena by train and foot

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Distance: 186.2 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

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. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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