There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Palmerstown by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2h 47m€20–27Bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 17m€7Bus
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus 705x
2h 56m€19–24Drive 166.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Palmerstowncar 166.3 km
1h 47m€31–45
Belfast to Palmerstown by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Palmerstown is to bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station which costs €7 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Palmerstown is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Palmerstown. However, there are services departing from Belfast Glengall and arriving at Palmerstown R148 via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Palmerstown. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Heuston via Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Belfast and Palmerstown is 194 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Palmerstown without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €19 - €27.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Belfast to Palmerstown, including transfers.
Belfast to Palmerstown bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Belfast to Palmerstown train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Palmerstown is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Palmerstown, Ireland?
Translink operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- 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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Palmerstown bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) station.
Belfast to Palmerstown train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Palmerstown is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Belfast to Palmerstown.
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