What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station is to line 700 bus and bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Belfast Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Belfast Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Westland Row and arriving at Grand Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ireland and Belfast Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Belfast Central Station. However, there are services departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Belfast Lanyon Place via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Ireland to Belfast Central Station?

The distance between Ireland and Belfast Central Station is 114 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Belfast Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £23 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Belfast Central Station bus from?

Ireland to Belfast Central Station bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Belfast Central Station train from?

Ireland to Belfast Central Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Ireland to Belfast Central Station?

The best way to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £130 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Ireland to Belfast Central Station bus arrive?

Ireland to Belfast Central Station bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Grand Central Station.

Where does the Ireland to Belfast Central Station train arrive?

Ireland to Belfast Central Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Ireland to Belfast Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Belfast Central Station is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Ireland to Belfast Central Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast Central Station?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Belfast Central Station.

Ireland to Belfast Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Belfast Central Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 42m
£23–34
Line 700 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Parade to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 700
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
3h 33m
£19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2h 57m
£24–128
Drive 105.4 mi
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfast Central Stationcar 105.4 mi
1h 47m
£26–37

Ireland to Belfast Central Station by train

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Distance: 113.7 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Ireland and Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland?

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. Alternatively, Dublin Express operates a bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–130 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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