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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Clone is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Clone is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Clone?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Clone. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Templerainy via Airport Zone 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Clone?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Clone. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Rathdrum via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Belfast to Clone?

The distance between Belfast and Clone is 257 km. The road distance is 238.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Clone without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 34m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Belfast to Clone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Clone bus from?

Belfast to Clone bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Clone train from?

Belfast to Clone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Clone?

The best way to get from Belfast to Clone is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 34m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 5h.

Where does the Belfast to Clone bus arrive?

Belfast to Clone bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Where does the Belfast to Clone train arrive?

Belfast to Clone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Clone?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Clone is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Belfast to Clone.

Where can I stay near Clone?

There are 110+ hotels available in Clone.

Belfast to Clone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Belfast to Clone

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Belfast to Clone. The best route is Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), a distance of 197.642 km.

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Templerainybus 740
4h 34m
€65–191
Drive 238.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Belfast to Clonecar 238.9 km
2h 50m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
5h
€52–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Arklowbus 2
5h 18m

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Distance: 256.6 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Clone via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 14, and Templerainy in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Clone via Dublin Connolly and Rathdrum in around 5h.

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