There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Headford by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 41m€53–179Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h 13m€51–72Drive 287.5 km
- Drive from Belfast to Headfordcar 287.5 km
3h 48m€51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 65
8h 16m
Belfast to Headford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Headford is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Headford is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Headford. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Headford via Airport Zone 13 and Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Headford. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Belfast and Headford is 403 km. The road distance is 287.5 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Headford without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 41m and costs €50 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Belfast to Headford, including transfers.
Belfast to Headford bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Headford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Headford is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 41m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Headford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Headford via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 13, Galway Coach Stn, and Galway Ceannt in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Headford via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Galway Ceannt in around 7h 13m.
- 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 Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- 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 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Headford bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Headford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Headford is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Belfast to Headford.
There are 626+ hotels available in Headford.