There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to University College Dublin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3h 1m€24–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 12m€18–32Bus via D'Olier Street
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3h 1m€25–146Drive 171.7 km
- Drive from Belfast to University College Dublincar 171.7 km
1h 49m€31–44
Belfast to University College Dublin by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to University College Dublin is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to University College Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to University College Dublin. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Ucd via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to University College Dublin. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Belfast and University College Dublin is 187 km. The road distance is 171.7 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to University College Dublin without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €24 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Belfast to University College Dublin, including transfers.
Belfast to University College Dublin bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to University College Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to University College Dublin is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via D'Olier Street, which costs €25 - €150 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and University College Dublin, IE-D, 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
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to University College Dublin bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to University College Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to University College Dublin is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Belfast to University College Dublin.
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