There are 4 ways to get from Balmoral to Dublin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
2h 50m€21–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 22m€15–21Drive 164.7 km
- Drive from Balmoral to Dublincar 164.7 km
1h 42m€29–42Bus via Sprucefield Shopping Centre
- Take the bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 39m
Balmoral to Dublin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmoral to Dublin is to bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Balmoral to Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Malone Park and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Balmoral to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Balmoral and arriving at Dublin Connolly via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Balmoral and Dublin is 183 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.
The best way to get from Balmoral to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Balmoral to Dublin, including transfers.
Balmoral to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Balmoral to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
The best way to get from Balmoral to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Balmoral, Northern Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Translink operates a train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Balmoral to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Balmoral to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmoral to Dublin is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Balmoral to Dublin.
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