There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel by train, bus, or car
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Train via Fairview
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2h 23m€23–31Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2h 31m€20–29Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 39m€26–153Drive 164.7 km
- Drive from Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnelcar 164.7 km
1h 42m€30–42Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
2h 59m
Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Dublin Port Tunnel. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Fairview via Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Belfast and Dublin Port Tunnel is 181 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel without a car is to train via Fairview which takes 2h 23m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel, including transfers.
Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel is to train via Fairview which takes 2h 23m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgh Quay, which costs €25 - €160 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dublin Port Tunnel, 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
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/
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 Port Tunnel bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Belfast to Dublin Port Tunnel.
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