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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ards is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ards is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ards?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Ards. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 14 and arriving at Keenagh via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ards?

The distance between Belfast and Ards is 208 km. The road distance is 194.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ards without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Belfast to Ards, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ards bus from?

Belfast to Ards bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.

Train or bus from Belfast to Ards?

The best way to get from Belfast to Ards is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Belfast to Ards bus arrive?

Belfast to Ards bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Ards?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Ards is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Belfast to Ards.

Where can I stay near Ards?

There are 79+ hotels available in Ards.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Ards by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Keenaghbus 466
4h 58m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain Ic / ...
5h 45m
€33–48
Drive 194.9 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Ardscar 194.9 km
2h 40m
€35–51

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 208.4 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Keenagh via Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Keenagh via Dublin Connolly, Longford, and Longford Stn in around 5h 45m.

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