What is the cheapest way to get from Laytown to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Laytown to Belfast is to train which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Laytown to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Laytown to Belfast is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Laytown and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Laytown to Belfast station. However, there are services departing from Laytown Village and arriving at Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Drogheda Bus and Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Laytown and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Laytown and arriving at Belfast Great Central via Drogheda Macbride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Laytown to Belfast?

The distance between Laytown and Belfast is 85 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.

How do I travel from Laytown to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Laytown to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £10 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Laytown to Belfast?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Laytown to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laytown to Belfast bus from?

Laytown to Belfast bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus station.

Where do I catch the Laytown to Belfast train from?

Laytown to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Drogheda Macbride station.

Train or bus from Laytown to Belfast?

The best way to get from Laytown to Belfast is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £10 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £140 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Laytown to Belfast bus arrive?

Laytown to Belfast bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.

Where does the Laytown to Belfast train arrive?

Laytown to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Laytown to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Laytown to Belfast is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Laytown to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1220+ hotels available in Belfast.

Laytown to Belfast - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Laytown to Belfast by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
2h 2m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3h 47m
£22–137
Drive 80.5 mi
1. Drive from Laytown to Belfastcar 80.5 mi
1h 26m
£20–29

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Distance: 84.7 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Laytown, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laytown Village to Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Drogheda Bus, Terminal 2 Zone 19, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 3h 47m.

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