What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to The Gobbins?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to The Gobbins is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to The Gobbins?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to The Gobbins is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and The Gobbins?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin station to The Gobbins. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busaras Bus Station and arriving at Four Corners Honeysuckle Cottage via Whitehead Train Station [bus stop]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Dublin and The Gobbins?

No, there is no direct train from Dublin to The Gobbins. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Ballycarry via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Dublin to The Gobbins?

The distance between Dublin and The Gobbins is 135 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to The Gobbins without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to The Gobbins without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to The Gobbins?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Dublin to The Gobbins, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to The Gobbins bus from?

Dublin to The Gobbins bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Busaras Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dublin to The Gobbins train from?

Dublin to The Gobbins train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Dublin to The Gobbins?

The best way to get from Dublin to The Gobbins is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Dublin to The Gobbins bus arrive?

Dublin to The Gobbins bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Where does the Dublin to The Gobbins train arrive?

Dublin to The Gobbins train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Dublin to The Gobbins?

Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to The Gobbins is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Dublin to The Gobbins.

Where can I stay near The Gobbins?

There are 1294+ hotels available in The Gobbins.

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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to The Gobbins by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballycarrytrain Belfast Great Central - Larne Town / ...
3h 27m
£35–48
Drive 124.4 mi
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1. Drive from Dublin to The Gobbinscar 124.4 mi
2h 15m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
5h 54m

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Distance: 134.4 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and The Gobbins, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to The Gobbins via Belfast Great Central and Ballycarry in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11 hourly, and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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