There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Leopardstown by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 56m€23–137Bus via Galloping Green
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Parnell Square East to Galloping Greenbus E1 / ...
3h 12m€19–24Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
3h 1m€23–32Drive 175.6 km
- Drive from Belfast to Leopardstowncar 175.6 km
1h 54m€33–47
Belfast to Leopardstown by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Leopardstown is to bus via Galloping Green which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Leopardstown is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Leopardstown. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Burgh Quay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Leopardstown. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Sandyford via Parnell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Belfast and Leopardstown is 180 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Leopardstown without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €23 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Belfast to Leopardstown, including transfers.
Belfast to Leopardstown bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Leopardstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Leopardstown is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €23 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Leopardstown, Ireland?
Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €21–140 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- +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
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Parnell Square East to Galloping Green
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Leopardstown bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Leopardstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Leopardstown is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Belfast to Leopardstown.
There are 1094+ hotels available in Leopardstown.

















