There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Portumna 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
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 847 / ...
7h 25m€31–42Drive 263.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Portumnacar 263.1 km
3h 29m€47–68Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Portumnabus 844
7h 29m€47–170
Belfast to Portumna by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Portumna is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Portumna is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Portumna. 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 Portumna. 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 Portumna is 372 km. The road distance is 263.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Portumna without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Belfast to Portumna, including transfers.
Belfast to Portumna bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Belfast to Portumna train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Portumna is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Portumna, 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
- 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/
- 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/
Bus from ATU Galway to Portumna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- 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 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Portumna bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast to Portumna train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Portumna is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Belfast to Portumna.
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