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

The cheapest way to get from Athy to Belfast is to train which costs £24 - £40 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athy to Belfast is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Athy and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Glengall Street via Naas and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Athy and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Athy to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Athy to Belfast?

The distance between Athy and Belfast is 159 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athy to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £24 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Athy to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athy to Belfast bus from?

Athy to Belfast bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.

Where do I catch the Athy to Belfast train from?

Athy to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.

Train or bus from Athy to Belfast?

The best way to get from Athy to Belfast is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Athy to Belfast bus arrive?

Athy to Belfast bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Naas station.

Where does the Athy to Belfast train arrive?

Athy to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Athy to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Belfast is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Athy to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Belfast.

Athy to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Belfast by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Athy to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3h 47m
£24–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athy to Naas130
2. Take the bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
4h 18m
£28–36
Drive 137.9 mi
1. Drive from Athy to Belfast137.9 mi
2h 42m
£34–49
Bus via Moorefield Crescent
1. Take the bus from Barrow Quay to Newbridge883
2. Take the bus from Moorefield Crescent to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1 / ...
5h 7m

Athy to Belfast by train, tram, and foot

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.2 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Athy to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Glengall Street via Naas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 in around 4h 18m.

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