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 Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
2h 54m€18–26Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
3h 28m€26–30Drive 178.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Dalkeycar 178.3 km
1h 59m€32–46Bus, line 702 bus via Dublin Airport T2
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
3h 53m
Belfast to Dalkey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dalkey is to train which costs €17 - €26 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dalkey is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Dalkey Village via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Dalkey via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Belfast and Dalkey is 193 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dalkey without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Belfast to Dalkey, including transfers.
Belfast to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Belfast to Dalkey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dalkey is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 702 bus, which costs €25 - €31 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
Translink operates a train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Dalkey Village via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus 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 Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Dalkey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Dalkey is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Belfast to Dalkey.
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