What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Coolock?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Coolock is to bus which costs €7 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Coolock?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Coolock is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Coolock?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Coolock. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at St Brendan's Church via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Coolock?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Coolock. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Belfast to Coolock?

The distance between Belfast and Coolock is 185 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to Coolock without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Coolock without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €23 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Coolock?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Belfast to Coolock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Coolock bus from?

Belfast to Coolock bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Coolock train from?

Belfast to Coolock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Coolock?

The best way to get from Belfast to Coolock is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgh Quay, which costs €24 - €140 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Belfast to Coolock bus arrive?

Belfast to Coolock bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.

Where does the Belfast to Coolock train arrive?

Belfast to Coolock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Coolock?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Coolock is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Belfast to Coolock.

Where can I stay near Coolock?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Coolock.

Belfast to Coolock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Coolock by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 32m
€24–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 14m
€7
Bus via Burgh Quay
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 50m
€24–137
Drive 161.1 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Coolockcar 161.1 km
1h 38m
€30–43

Belfast to Coolock by train and bus

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.8 km
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Coolock, 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.

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