There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Cloghan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Tullamore Stn to Cloghanbus 840
6h 11m€35–51Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 847 / ...
7h 16m€36–50Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Belfast to Cloghancar 230.9 km
3h 1m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cloghanbus 850
7h 40m
Belfast to Cloghan by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cloghan is to bus via Dublin which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cloghan is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cloghan. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Cloghan via Wellington Quay and Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Belfast and Cloghan is 321 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Cloghan without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Belfast to Cloghan, including transfers.
Belfast to Cloghan bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Belfast to Cloghan bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Cloghan is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Belfast to Cloghan.
There are 81+ hotels available in Cloghan.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cloghan, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Europa Bus Centre to Cloghan via The Gresham Hotel, Wellington Quay, and Birr in around 7h 16m.
- 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 Heuston to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- 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
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Tullamore Stn to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Wellington Quay to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–19
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