What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Holywood?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Holywood is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Holywood?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Holywood is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £14 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Holywood?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lanyon Place and arriving at Holywood Police Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Holywood?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanyon Place and arriving at Holywood. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Belfast to Holywood?

The distance between Belfast and Holywood is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Holywood without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Holywood without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs £5 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Holywood?

The train from Lanyon Place to Holywood takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Holywood bus from?

Belfast to Holywood bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Lanyon Place station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Holywood train from?

Belfast to Holywood train services, operated by Translink, depart from Lanyon Place station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Holywood?

The best way to get from Belfast to Holywood is to train which takes 10 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus, which costs and takes 19 min.

Where does the Belfast to Holywood bus arrive?

Belfast to Holywood bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Holywood Police Station.

Where does the Belfast to Holywood train arrive?

Belfast to Holywood train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Holywood station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Holywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Holywood is 5 miles. It takes approximately 8 min to drive from Belfast to Holywood.

Where can I stay near Holywood?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Holywood.

Belfast to Holywood - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Holywood by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Holywoodtrain Lanyon Place - Bangor / ...
10 min
£5–8
Drive 5.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Belfast to Holywoodcar 5.5 mi
8 min
£2
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Holywood Police Stationbus 1 / ...
19 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Belfast to Holywoodtaxi 5.5 mi
8 min
£14–18

Belfast to Holywood by train

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Holywood, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Lanyon Place to Holywood every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Lanyon Place to Holywood Police Station hourly, and the journey takes 19 min.

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