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How to get fromRatoath to Belfastby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ratoath to Belfast by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ratoath East to Drogheda Busbus bus 105
    2. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain train Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
    3h 13m
    £29–41

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ratoath East to Beresford Placebus bus 103
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    4h 27m
    £15–19

  3. Bus via Terminal 1 Zone 2

    1. Take the bus from Ratoath East to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 109A
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    3h 18m
    £23–31

  4. Drive  89.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ratoath to Belfastcar car 89.4 mi
    1h 34m
    £22–32

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ratoath East to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 109A
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    3h 38m
    £27–124

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3h 49m
    £36–52

Ratoath to Belfast by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Ratoath East to Belfast Glengall via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, 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.

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