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

The cheapest way to get from Ards to Belfast is to train which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ards to Belfast is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ards and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Ards to Belfast station. However, there are services departing from Keenagh and arriving at Grand Central Station Stand 14 via Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Ards to Belfast?

The distance between Ards and Belfast is 197 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ards to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ards to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ards to Belfast bus from?

Ards to Belfast bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Keenagh station.

Train or bus from Ards to Belfast?

The best way to get from Ards to Belfast is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Ards to Belfast bus arrive?

Ards to Belfast bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Ards to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Ards to Belfast is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Ards to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Ards to Belfast 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
1. Take the train from Longford to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
4h 55m
£28–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Keenagh to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 270
5h 10m
Drive 120 mi
1. Drive from Ards to Belfastcar 120 mi
2h 43m
£30–43

Ards to Belfast by bus and train

52Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 196.3 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Ards, IE-LD, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Keenagh to Belfast Grand Central via Longford Stn, Longford, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Keenagh to Grand Central Station Stand 14 via Cavan Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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