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

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

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  1. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    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
    €39–166

  2. 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 14m
    €48–68

  3. Drive 272.1 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Loughreacar car 272.1 km
    3h 27m
    €49–70

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Loughreabus bus 763
    6h 21m
    €41–56

  5. Bus

    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 10m

Belfast to Loughrea by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Loughrea via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, 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 14m.

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