There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Balina 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 Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
4h 36m€66–89Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
6h 36m€29–49Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
6h 4m€30–159Drive 246 km
- Drive from Belfast to Balinacar 246 km
3h 18m€44–63Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
7h 5m
Belfast to Balina by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Balina is to bus which costs €29 - €160 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Balina is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Balina. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Cardtown via Airport Zone 16 and Port Laoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Balina. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Ballybrophy via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Belfast and Balina is 309 km. The road distance is 246 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Balina without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Belfast to Balina, including transfers.
Belfast to Balina bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Balina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Balina is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €160 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Balina, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Balina via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Ballybrophy in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Cardtown via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 16, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and Port Laoise in around 6h 4m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
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
- +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
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Balina bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Balina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Balina is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Belfast to Balina.
There are 72+ hotels available in Balina.



