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 via Birr
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 845 / ...
7h 25m€31–42Drive 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€36–52Bus
- 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€33–151
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 Birr which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 25m.
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 to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Portumna via Wellington Quay and Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
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 Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre 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 via Birr, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 25m.
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 Europa Bus Centre to Portumna via The Gresham Hotel, Wellington Quay, and Birr in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Ballybrophy to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Wellington Quay to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel 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 81+ hotels available in Lough Derg.