What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dublin is to bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at The Gresham Hotel. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Northern Ireland and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Dublin?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Dublin is 179 km. The road distance is 168.3 km.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €20 - €29.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Dublin?

The train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Dublin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Dublin train from?

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

Train or bus from Northern Ireland to Dublin?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Dublin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northern Ireland to Dublin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northern Ireland to Dublin?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Dublin is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Northern Ireland to Dublin.

How do I get a bus ticket from Northern Ireland to Dublin?

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Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1217+ hotels available in Dublin.

Northern Ireland to Dublin - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Northern Ireland 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 13m
€20–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2h 25m
€15–21
Drive 168.3 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar 168.3 km
1h 45m
€30–43

Northern Ireland to Dublin by train

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Distance: 179.4 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between 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. Translink also services this route hourly.

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