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How to get fromBelfast to Loughreaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Loughrea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Loughreabus bus 763
    6h 13m
    €40–56

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughreabus bus 548
    8h 19m
    €24–32

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    7h 39m
    €49–69

  4. Drive  272.2 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Loughreacar car 272.2 km
    3h 27m
    €50–72

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Loughreabus bus 763
    6h 15m
    €38–151

Belfast to Loughrea by train, tram, and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Loughrea, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Loughrea via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Galway Coach Stn in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Loughrea via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 15m.

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