There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Roscrea by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
5h 29m€30–42Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
5h 29m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
5h 30m€32–156Drive 253.5 km
- Drive from Belfast to Roscreacar 253.5 km
3h 24m€45–65Bus via Portlaoise
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise Hospbus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Hosp to Roscrea Cstl Stbus 834
7h 26m
Belfast to Roscrea by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Roscrea is to train and bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Roscrea is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Roscrea Aby St via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Roscrea via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Belfast and Roscrea is 307 km. The road distance is 253.5 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Roscrea without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Belfast to Roscrea, including transfers.
Belfast to Roscrea bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Roscrea is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Roscrea via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Ballybrophy in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Roscrea Aby St via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 30m.
- 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 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 Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
- 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/
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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise Hosp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise Hosp to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Roscrea bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Roscrea is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Belfast to Roscrea.
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