There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to The Helix 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 50m€20–28Bus via Airport Zone 11
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3h 5m€7–127Bus
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus 705x
2h 55m€19–24Drive 162 km
- Drive from Belfast to The Helixcar 162 km
1h 39m€31–44
Belfast to The Helix by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to The Helix is to bus which costs €18 - €24 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to The Helix is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to The Helix. However, there are services departing from Belfast Glengall and arriving at Dcu via O'Connell St Upper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to The Helix. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Clontarf Road via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Belfast and The Helix is 188 km. The road distance is 162 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to The Helix without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Belfast to The Helix, including transfers.
Belfast to The Helix bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Belfast to The Helix train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to The Helix is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and The Helix, Ireland?
Translink operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- 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 The Helix bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) station.
Belfast to The Helix train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to The Helix is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Belfast to The Helix.
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