There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Finglas by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 30m€22–31Bus via Airport Zone 11
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2h 53m€7–127Drive 160.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Finglascar 160.3 km
1h 44m€30–42Bus
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2h 55m€19–24
Belfast to Finglas by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Finglas is to bus which costs €18 - €24 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Finglas is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Finglas. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Sycamore Rd via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Finglas. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Broombridge via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Belfast and Finglas is 184 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Finglas without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Belfast to Finglas, including transfers.
Belfast to Finglas bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to Finglas train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Finglas is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Airport Zone 11, which costs €7 - €130 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Finglas, 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, Translink operates a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2 hourly. Tickets cost €4 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Dublin Express also services this route hourly.
- 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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Finglas bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast to Finglas train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Finglas is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Belfast to Finglas.
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