There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Dalkey by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2h 49m€23–32Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus 785
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
3h 20m€29–145Drive 178.6 km
- Drive from Belfast to Dalkeycar 178.6 km
1h 59m€32–47Bus, line 702 bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
3h 45m
Belfast to Dalkey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dalkey is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dalkey is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Dalkey Village via Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dalkey via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Belfast and Dalkey is 193 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dalkey without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Belfast to Dalkey, including transfers.
Belfast to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dalkey is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 702 bus, which costs €29 - €150 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Dalkey Village via Terminal 2 Zone 21 and Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 3h 20m.
- 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
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 2 Zone 21
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
Bus from Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 21 station.
Belfast to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Dalkey is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Belfast to Dalkey.
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