There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Rathdrum 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 Connolly to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
4h 40m€27–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arklow Wbus 2
6h 2m€21–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
4h 57m€27–144Drive 223.6 km
- Drive from Belfast to Rathdrumcar 223.6 km
2h 30m€41–59
Belfast to Rathdrum by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rathdrum is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Rathdrum via Airport Zone 13 and Arklow W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Rathdrum via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Belfast and Rathdrum is 242 km. The road distance is 223.6 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathdrum without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Belfast to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Belfast to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathdrum is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €150 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Rathdrum via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Rathdrum via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 13, and Arklow W in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Dublin Pearse to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Row
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Rathdrum is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Belfast to Rathdrum.
There are 118+ hotels available in Rathdrum.