There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 43m€22–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 16m€7Bus via The Gresham Hotel
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 5m€19–24Drive 167.9 km
- Drive from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaolcar 167.9 km
1h 46m€32–46
Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol is to bus which costs €7 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol. However, there are services departing from Belfast Glengall and arriving at Inchicore Library via O'Connell St Upr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Suir Road via Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Belfast and Kilmainham Gaol is 185 km. The road distance is 167.9 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol, including transfers.
Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via The Gresham Hotel, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, 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, Aircoach operates a bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 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 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to 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 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 Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol.
There are 1116+ hotels available in Kilmainham Gaol.