There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Rathgar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2h 49m€23–31Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 52m€25–147Drive 169.5 km
- Drive from Belfast to Rathgarcar 169.5 km
1h 48m€30–44Bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 17m
Belfast to Rathgar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rathgar is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rathgar is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Orwell Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Belfast and Rathgar is 185 km. The road distance is 169.5 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathgar without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Belfast to Rathgar, including transfers.
Belfast to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathgar is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €150 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathgar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €22–150 and the journey takes 2h 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
- 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 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/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Rathgar is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Belfast to Rathgar.
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