There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Downpatrick Head 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 Ballinatrain Re
7h 19m€89–125Drive 283.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Belfast to Downpatrick Headcar 283.9 km
3h 41m€51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261 / ...
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbrtbus 458
8h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Downpatrick Head is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Downpatrick Head is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 14 and arriving at Muingrevagh via Enniskillen and Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Ballina via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Belfast and Downpatrick Head is 486 km. The road distance is 283.9 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Downpatrick Head without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €85 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Belfast to Downpatrick Head, including transfers.
Belfast to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.
Belfast to Downpatrick Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Downpatrick Head is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Downpatrick Head via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Ballina in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Downpatrick Head via Enniskillen, Ballina Humbrt, and Muingrevagh in around 8h 34m.
- 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 Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €23–35
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Enniskillen Bus Station.
Belfast to Downpatrick Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Downpatrick Head is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Belfast to Downpatrick Head.
There are 114+ hotels available in Downpatrick Head.