There are 4 ways to get from Lough Derg to Belfast by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
6h 8m£30–46Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nenagh to Airport Zone 16bus 735
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
6h 58m£23–33Drive 163.4 mi
- Drive from Portumna to Belfastcar 163.4 mi
3h 29m£40–58Bus via Birr
- Take the bus from Birr to Airport Zone 16bus 847
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
7h 12m£30–138
Lough Derg to Belfast by bus, train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lough Derg to Belfast is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lough Derg to Belfast is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lough Derg to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Dromineer and arriving at Europa Bus Centre via Nenagh and Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Lough Derg to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Lough Derg and Belfast is 233 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lough Derg to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Lough Derg to Belfast, including transfers.
Lough Derg to Belfast bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Nenagh station.
Lough Derg to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Lough Derg to Belfast is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Lough Derg, IE-CE, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portumna to Belfast Grand Central via Ballinasloe Stn, Ballinasloe, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dromineer to Europa Bus Centre via Nenagh, Airport Zone 16, and Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballinasloe to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £11–17
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Nenagh to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Lough Derg to Belfast bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Lough Derg to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lough Derg to Belfast is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Lough Derg to Belfast.
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