There are 5 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
3h 32m€26–35Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
4h 11m€27–156Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Rathgar175.5 km
1h 53mDrive 175.5 km
- Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgarcar 175.5 km
1h 53m€31–45Bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
4h 18m
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar is to train which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at Orwell Road via Grand Central Station and Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Rathgar is 194 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar, including transfers.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar 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 Rathgar is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €160 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Rathgar, 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 Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €21–150 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 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–150
- Website
- Dublin Express
- 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 Rathgar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Rathgar.
There are 1213+ hotels available in Rathgar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Rathgar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.