There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Coolock 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
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 32m€24–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 17m€7Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 49m€24–137Drive 161.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Coolockcar 161.1 km
1h 38m€30–43
Belfast to Coolock by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Coolock is to bus which costs €7 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Coolock is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €29 - €45.
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 49m.
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.
The distance between Belfast and Coolock is 185 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Coolock without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Belfast to Coolock, including transfers.
Belfast to Coolock bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Coolock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
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 49m.
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.
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Coolock bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Coolock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Coolock is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Belfast to Coolock.
There are 1130+ hotels available in Coolock.