There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Lough Derg 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 Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
6h 43m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Nenaghbus 735
7h 21m€36–162Drive 263.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Portumnacar 263.1 km
3h 29m€47–68Train via Rathdowney
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Nenaghtrain Ic
7h 31m€39–57Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Nenaghbus 735
7h 41m€36–161
Belfast to Lough Derg by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Lough Derg is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €35 - €170 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Lough Derg is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Dromineer via Airport Zone 16 and Nenagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Ballinasloe via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Belfast and Lough Derg is 372 km. The road distance is 263.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Lough Derg without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Belfast to Lough Derg, including transfers.
Belfast to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Lough Derg train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Lough Derg is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Lough Derg, IE-CE, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Portumna via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Ballinasloe, and Ballinasloe Stn in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Dromineer via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 16, and Nenagh in around 7h 21m.
- 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 Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
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 Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Ballybrophy to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- 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
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Lough Derg train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Lough Derg is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Belfast to Lough Derg.
There are 80+ hotels available in Lough Derg.



