There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Rathmines 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 45m€24–32Bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 11m€7Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 46m€24–137Drive 168.2 km
- Drive from Belfast to Rathminescar 168.2 km
1h 48m€31–45
Belfast to Rathmines by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rathmines is to bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station which costs €7 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rathmines is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Military Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Belfast and Rathmines is 184 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Belfast to Rathmines, including transfers.
Belfast to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathmines is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €140 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathmines, 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 €21–140 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Rathmines is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Belfast to Rathmines.
There are 1141+ hotels available in Rathmines.