There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Blackrock by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 35m€23–32Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from O'Connell St Upper to Blackrock Main Stbus 7 / ...
3h 13m€19–24Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
3h 5m€24–138Drive 172.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Blackrockcar 172.3 km
1h 50m€32–46
Northern Ireland to Blackrock by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Blackrock is to bus and line 7 bus which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Blackrock is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Blackrock. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Frascati SC via Merrion Sq North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Blackrock. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Blackrock via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Blackrock is 187 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Blackrock without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Northern Ireland to Blackrock, including transfers.
Northern Ireland to Blackrock bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Northern Ireland to Blackrock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Blackrock is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €140 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Blackrock, IE-D, 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, Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Row hourly. Tickets cost €21–140 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Row
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from O'Connell St Upper to Blackrock Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Northern Ireland to Blackrock bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Westland Row station.
Northern Ireland to Blackrock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Blackrock is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Northern Ireland to Blackrock.
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