There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3h 25m€23–31Bus via The Gresham Hotel
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 58m€19–24Drive 167.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1car 167.3 km
1h 45m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
4h
Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 is to bus via The Gresham Hotel which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Ferry Port Termnl 1 via Cathal Brugha St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Belfast and Dublin Terminal 1 is 186 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1, including transfers.
Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via The Gresham Hotel, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dublin Terminal 1, 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, Aircoach operates a bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 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 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.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 Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1 is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1.
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