There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Balbriggan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
2h 3m€18–27Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus 101
2h 49m€33–142Drive 137.8 km
- Drive from Belfast to Balbriggancar 137.8 km
1h 25m€26–37
Belfast to Balbriggan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Balbriggan is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Balbriggan via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Balbriggan via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Belfast and Balbriggan is 145 km. The road distance is 137.8 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Belfast to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Belfast to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Balbriggan is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Balbriggan via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Balbriggan is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Belfast to Balbriggan.
There are 157+ hotels available in Balbriggan.