There are 5 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3h 4m€24–35Bus via Burlington Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 54m€21–27Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
3h 52m€24–153Airport 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€31–44
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland is to bus via Burlington Road which costs €20 - €27 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland. However, there are services departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at Westland Row via Grand Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Grand Canal Dock via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Ireland is 190 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland, including transfers.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland 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 Ireland is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €160 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and 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, Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Row hourly. Tickets cost €21–150 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Row
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–150
- Website
- Dublin Express
- 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
- 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 Ireland bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Westland Row station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Ireland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.