What is the cheapest way to get from Holywood to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Holywood to Dublin is to bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holywood to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Holywood to Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Holywood and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Holywood station to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Holywood Police Station and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Holywood and Dublin?

No, there is no direct train from Holywood to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Holywood and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Holywood to Dublin?

The distance between Holywood and Dublin is 189 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.

How do I travel from Holywood to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Holywood to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €26 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Holywood to Dublin?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Holywood to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holywood to Dublin bus from?

Holywood to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.

Where do I catch the Holywood to Dublin train from?

Holywood to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Holywood to Dublin?

The best way to get from Holywood to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Holywood to Dublin bus arrive?

Holywood to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Holywood to Dublin train arrive?

Holywood to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Holywood to Dublin?

Yes, the driving distance between Holywood to Dublin is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Holywood to Dublin.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1242+ hotels available in Dublin.

Holywood to Dublin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Holywood to Dublin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2h 52m
€27–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 39m
€15–21
Drive 177.3 km
1. Drive from Holywood to Dublincar 177.3 km
1h 51m
€32–46
Bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 43m

Holywood to Dublin by train

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Distance: 189.3 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Holywood, Northern Ireland and Dublin, 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, Aircoach operates a bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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