There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Dublin Harbour by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2h 40m€23–31Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 57m€25–147Drive 167.2 km
- Drive from Belfast to Dublin Harbourcar 167.2 km
1h 45m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 15m
Belfast to Dublin Harbour by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dublin Harbour is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dublin Harbour is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Dublin Harbour. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Clontarf Depot via Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Dublin Harbour. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Belfast and Dublin Harbour is 184 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin Harbour without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Belfast to Dublin Harbour, including transfers.
Belfast to Dublin Harbour bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Dublin Harbour train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin Harbour is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgh Quay, which costs €25 - €150 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dublin Harbour, 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 €22–150 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- 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
- 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 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Dublin Harbour bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Dublin Harbour train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Dublin Harbour is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Belfast to Dublin Harbour.
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