There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Rathcoole by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 126 bus
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NSbus 126 / ...
3h 18m€23–31Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Holy Family NSbus 126 / ...
3h 23m€25–146Drive 178.4 km
- Drive from Belfast to Rathcoolecar 178.4 km
1h 56m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4h 3m€27–140
Belfast to Rathcoole by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rathcoole is to train and line 126 bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rathcoole is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Holy Family NS via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Belfast and Rathcoole is 201 km. The road distance is 178.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathcoole without a car is to train and line 126 bus which takes 3h 18m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Belfast to Rathcoole, including transfers.
Belfast to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Rathcoole is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Belfast to Rathcoole.
There are 1183+ hotels available in Rathcoole.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Holy Family NS via Burgh Quay and George's Quay in around 3h 23m.
- 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
- 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
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NS
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from George's Quay to Holy Family NS
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- https://www.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
- +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/
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