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 26m€36–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
7h 29m€52–76Drive 231.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Clonmacnoisecar 231.3 km
3h 2m€41–60Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Clonmacnoisebus 850
8h 17m€39–159
Belfast to Clonmacnoise by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Clonmacnoise is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Clonmacnoise is to drive which takes 3h 2m 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 11 and arriving at Clonmacnoise via Airport Zone 16 and Roscrea Aby St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
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 26m.
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 26m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Belfast to Clonmacnoise, including transfers.
Belfast to Clonmacnoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
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 26m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 8h 17m.
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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Clonmacnoise via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Roscrea Aby St in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- info@locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Clonmacnoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Clonmacnoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 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 2m to drive from Belfast to Clonmacnoise.
There are 81+ hotels available in Clonmacnoise.