There are 5 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 54m€23–32Bus via Donegall Square South
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 26m€18–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Dublin174.2 km
1h 50mDrive 174.2 km
- Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublincar 174.2 km
1h 50m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 45m
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin is to bus via Donegall Square South which costs €17 - €24 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Dublin is 188 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin, including transfers.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Donegall Square South, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Dublin, 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.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin.
There are 1222+ hotels available in Dublin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Dublin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.