There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Leenane by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Westporttrain 804 / ...
8h 30m€56–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
10h 19m€49–192Drive 318.8 km
- Drive from Belfast to Leenanecar 318.8 km
4h 2m€59–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain Re
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Knockbus 64
- Take the bus from Knock to Westportbus 440
11h 33m€77–106
Belfast to Leenane by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Leenane is to train which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Leenane is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Leenane. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Leenane via Airport Zone 11, Castlebar and Westport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Leenane. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Westport via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Belfast and Leenane is 477 km. The road distance is 318.8 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Leenane without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Belfast to Leenane, including transfers.
Belfast to Leenane bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to Leenane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Leenane is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €200 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Leenane, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Leenane via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Westport, and Westport Sn in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Leenane via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 11, Castlebar, and Westport in around 10h 19m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Heuston to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- 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
Train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Translink
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Knock to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Leenane bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast to Leenane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Leenane is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Belfast to Leenane.
There are 355+ hotels available in Leenane.