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

The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Belfast is to train which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Belfast is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Balbriggan and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Belfast station. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Grand Central Station Durham Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Balbriggan and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Balbriggan to Belfast?

The distance between Balbriggan and Belfast is 90 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balbriggan to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £12 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Balbriggan to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balbriggan to Belfast bus from?

Balbriggan to Belfast bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.

Where do I catch the Balbriggan to Belfast train from?

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

Train or bus from Balbriggan to Belfast?

The best way to get from Balbriggan to Belfast is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £12 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Balbriggan to Belfast bus arrive?

Balbriggan to Belfast bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.

Where does the Balbriggan to Belfast train arrive?

Balbriggan to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Balbriggan to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Belfast is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Balbriggan to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Balbriggan to Belfast - 5 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Balbriggan 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 Drogheda to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2h 26m
£12–18
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19101
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
3h 6m
£14–34
Drive 85.8 mi
1. Drive from Balbriggan to Belfast85.8 mi
1h 25m
£22–31
Train via Great Victoria Street
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
2h 37m
£15–23
Line 101 bus, bus via Europa Bus Centre
1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19101
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centre705x
3h 26m
£17–24

Balbriggan to Belfast by train

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Distance: 89.9 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Grand Central Station Durham Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 in around 3h 6m.

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