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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Callan is to bus via Kilkenny which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Callan is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Callan?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Callan. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 12 and arriving at Callan via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Belfast to Callan?

The distance between Belfast and Callan is 320 km. The road distance is 291.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Callan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs €29 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Belfast to Callan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Callan bus from?

Belfast to Callan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 12.

Train or bus from Belfast to Callan?

The best way to get from Belfast to Callan is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Belfast to Callan bus arrive?

Belfast to Callan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Callan?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Callan is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Belfast to Callan.

Where can I stay near Callan?

There are 128+ hotels available in Callan.

Belfast to Callan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Callan 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Rail
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Callanbus 717
5h 32m
€30–42
Bus via Kilkenny
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
6h 40m
€25–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Callanbus 717
5h 50m
Drive 291.5 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Callancar 291.5 km
3h 19m
€51–73
Train
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Rail
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 34m
€35–51

Belfast to Callan by train, tram, and bus

70Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.4 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Callan, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Callan via Dublin Airport T2 and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Callan via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Kilkenny, and Kilkenny MacDonagh Station in around 6h 34m.

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