There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Clontarf by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 27m€21–31Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 55m€24–137Drive 164.6 km
- Drive from Belfast to Clontarfcar 164.6 km
1h 43m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 13m
Belfast to Clontarf by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Clontarf is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Clontarf is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Clontarf Village via Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Killester via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Belfast and Clontarf is 183 km. The road distance is 164.6 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Clontarf without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Belfast to Clontarf, including transfers.
Belfast to Clontarf bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Clontarf is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgh Quay, which costs €24 - €140 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Clontarf, 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 €21–140 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
- +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
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Clontarf bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Clontarf is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Belfast to Clontarf.
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