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 14m.

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 26m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Balbriggan and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

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 Great Central via Drogheda Macbride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Balbriggan to Belfast?

The distance between Balbriggan and Belfast is 91 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 14m and costs £12 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m 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 Translink, depart from Drogheda Macbride station.

Train or bus from Balbriggan to Belfast?

The best way to get from Balbriggan to Belfast is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £12 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £22 and takes 3h 24m.

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 Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Balbriggan to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Belfast is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Balbriggan to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

Balbriggan to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2h 14m
£12–18
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 101
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Glengall Streetbus 785
3h 24m
£18–21
Drive 85.8 mi
1. Drive from Balbriggan to Belfastcar 85.8 mi
1h 26m
£21–30
Line 101 bus, bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20
1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 101
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
3h 26m
£17–24

Balbriggan to Belfast by train

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Distance: 90 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

Translink operates a train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 in around 3h 24m.

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