There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Dublin quays by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2h 27m€17–24Bus via Dublin Airport T2
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2h 51m€5–135Bus
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus 705x
2h 43m€15–21Drive 166.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Dublin quayscar 166.1 km
1h 44m€32–45
Belfast to Dublin quays by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dublin quays is to bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dublin quays is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Belfast Glengall and arriving at Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Dublin quays. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Four Courts via Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Belfast and Dublin quays is 182 km. The road distance is 166.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin quays without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Belfast to Dublin quays, including transfers.
Belfast to Dublin quays bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Belfast to Dublin quays train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin quays is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dublin quays, Ireland?
Translink operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- 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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Dublin quays bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) station.
Belfast to Dublin quays train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Dublin quays is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Belfast to Dublin quays.
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