There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Leinster by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
2h 10m€20–28Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Gardiner St Lwr to Skerriesbus 33 / ...
4h 57m€7Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerriesbus 33A
3h 45m€23–128Drive 144.5 km
- Drive from Belfast to Skerriescar 144.5 km
1h 33m€27–38
Belfast to Leinster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Leinster is to bus and line 33 bus which costs €7 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Leinster is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Leinster. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Skerries via Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Leinster. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Skerries via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Belfast and Leinster is 151 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Leinster without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Belfast to Leinster, including transfers.
Belfast to Leinster bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Leinster train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Leinster is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €130 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Leinster, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Skerries via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 15 in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Gardiner St Lwr to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Leinster bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Leinster train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Leinster is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Belfast to Leinster.
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