There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood by bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2h 21m£18–25Train
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 22m£24–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Holywood103.4 mi
1h 41mDrive 103.4 mi
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywoodcar 103.4 mi
1h 41m£25–36Bus via Terminal 2 Zone 21
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2h 36m£22–126Bus #2
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
2h 46m£22–126
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and arriving at Europa Bus Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Holywood via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Holywood is 104 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs £17 - £26.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs £17 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Holywood, Northern Ireland?
Aircoach operates a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre hourly. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Translink also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Holywood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holywood.
There are 1240+ hotels available in Holywood.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Holywood. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.