There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Carracastle 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 Connolly to Ballymotetrain Ic
6h 17m€72–97Drive 234.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Belfast to Carracastlecar 234.3 km
2h 56m€42–60Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Longford Stnbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Carracastlebus 451
7h 25m€56–189Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to ATU Sligobus 458
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Ballaghaderreenbus 977
7h 59m
Belfast to Carracastle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Carracastle is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Carracastle is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Carracastle. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Carracastle via Airport Zone 13 and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Carracastle. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Ballymote via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Belfast and Carracastle is 397 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Carracastle without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €70 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Belfast to Carracastle, including transfers.
Belfast to Carracastle bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Carracastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Carracastle is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €70 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €55 - €190 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Carracastle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Carracastle via Dublin Connolly and Ballymote in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Carracastle via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 13, and Longford Stn in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Carracastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Enniskillen to ATU Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from ATU Sligo to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–5
- Cash
- €6–7
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Carracastle bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Carracastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Carracastle is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Belfast to Carracastle.
There are 53+ hotels available in Carracastle.






