There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Central Station to Shankill by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Shankilltrain Ic / ...
3h 23m€29–42Bus via Parnell Square East
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Parnell Square East to Stonebridge Closebus E1
3h 57m€19–24Drive 183 km
- Drive from Belfast Central Station to Shankillcar 183 km
2h 2m€33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Stonebridge Closebus E1
4h 36m€30–161
Belfast Central Station to Shankill by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Shankill is to bus via Parnell Square East which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Shankill is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Stonebridge Close via Parnell Square East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Belfast Lanyon Place and arriving at Shankill via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Shankill is 201 km. The road distance is 183 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Shankill without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Belfast Central Station to Shankill, including transfers.
Belfast Central Station to Shankill bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Belfast Central Station to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Shankill is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Parnell Square East, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Shankill, IE-D, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Shankill via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast Central Station to Stonebridge Close via Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Parnell Square East in around 3h 57m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Connolly to Shankill
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- 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
- +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
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Parnell Square East to Stonebridge Close
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from D'Olier Street to Stonebridge Close
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from D'Olier Street to Stonebridge Close
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast Central Station to Shankill bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast Central Station to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to Shankill is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Belfast Central Station to Shankill.
There are 1071+ hotels available in Shankill.