There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Clonmacnoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
6h 1m€36–53Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Birr to Clonmacnoisebus 850
7h 44m€30–41Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
7h 20mDrive 231.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Clonmacnoisecar 231.3 km
3h 3m€41–59
Belfast to Clonmacnoise by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Clonmacnoise is to bus via Dublin which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Clonmacnoise is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Clonmacnoise. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 14 and arriving at Clonmacnoise via Cavan Bus Stn and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Clonmacnoise. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Belfast and Clonmacnoise is 334 km. The road distance is 231.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Clonmacnoise without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Belfast to Clonmacnoise, including transfers.
Belfast to Clonmacnoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.
Belfast to Clonmacnoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Clonmacnoise is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Clonmacnoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Clonmacnoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Athlone, and Athlone Stn in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Clonmacnoise via Cavan Bus Stn and Athlone Stn in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Wellington Quay to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Clonmacnoise
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Clonmacnoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
Belfast to Clonmacnoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Clonmacnoise is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Belfast to Clonmacnoise.
There are 78+ hotels available in Clonmacnoise.