There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 30m€23–32Bus via Holy Trinity Church
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 42m€7Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3h 41m€21–140Drive 163.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmedecar 163.1 km
1h 41m€30–44
Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede is to bus via Holy Trinity Church which costs €7 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Howth Junction and Donaghmede. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Howth Junction via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Howth Junction via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Belfast and Howth Junction and Donaghmede is 187 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede, including transfers.
Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €140 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Howth Junction and Donaghmede, 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, Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €21–140 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- 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
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Belfast to Howth Junction and Donaghmede.
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