There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to County Longford 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 Longfordtrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€47–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Longford Centrebus 862
6h 18m€11–18Drive 189.6 km
- Drive from Belfast to County Longfordcar 189.6 km
2h 29m€35–50Bus 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 / ...
6h 23m€40–155
Belfast to County Longford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to County Longford is to bus which costs €11 - €18 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to County Longford is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to County Longford. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 14 and arriving at Ardagh via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballymahon St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to County Longford. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Longford via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Belfast and County Longford is 312 km. The road distance is 189.6 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to County Longford without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Belfast to County Longford, including transfers.
Belfast to County Longford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.
Belfast to County Longford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to County Longford is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €18 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and County Longford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to County Longford via Dublin Connolly and Longford in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Ardagh via Cavan Bus Stn, Longford Centre, and Ballymahon St in around 6h 18m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Connolly to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Longford Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to County Longford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
Belfast to County Longford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to County Longford is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Belfast to County Longford.
There are 73+ hotels available in County Longford.