There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to County Tipperary 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 Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h€33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h 9m€35–169Drive 302.5 km
- Drive from Belfast to County Tipperarycar 302.5 km
3h 24m€53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles Stationbus 858
7h 4m€35–160
Belfast to County Tipperary by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to County Tipperary is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to County Tipperary is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to County Tipperary station. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Thurles Station via Airport Zone 16 and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to County Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Thurles via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Belfast and County Tipperary is 321 km. The road distance is 302.5 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to County Tipperary without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Belfast to County Tipperary, including transfers.
Belfast to County Tipperary bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to County Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to County Tipperary is to train which takes 4h and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and County Tipperary, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Thurles via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Thurles Station via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 16, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 7h 4m.
- 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 Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- 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
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–150
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to County Tipperary bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast to County Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to County Tipperary is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Belfast to County Tipperary.
There are 83+ hotels available in County Tipperary.










