There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Dublin Port by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 31m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 38m€23–150Drive 165.6 km
- Drive from Belfast to Dublin Portcar 165.6 km
1h 42m€30–42Bus via Dublin Airport T2
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2h 39m€21–147
Belfast to Dublin Port by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dublin Port is to bus via Dublin Airport T2 which costs €21 - €150 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dublin Port is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Dublin Port. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Burgh Quay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Dublin Port. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at The Point via George's Dock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Belfast and Dublin Port is 181 km. The road distance is 165.6 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin Port without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Belfast to Dublin Port, including transfers.
Belfast to Dublin Port bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to Dublin Port train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin Port is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €150 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dublin Port, 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
- 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
- +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
- +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
- €22–150
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Dublin Port bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast to Dublin Port train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Dublin Port is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Belfast to Dublin Port.
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