What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dublin is to bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at The Gresham Hotel. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Dublin Connolly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Belfast to Dublin?

The distance between Belfast and Dublin is 179 km. The road distance is 168.3 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €15 - €22.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Dublin?

The train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Dublin bus from?

Belfast to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Dublin train from?

Belfast to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Dublin?

The best way to get from Belfast to Dublin is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Belfast to Dublin bus arrive?

Belfast to Dublin bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Belfast to Dublin train arrive?

Belfast to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Dublin?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Dublin is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Belfast to Dublin.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Dublin?

Book your Belfast to Dublin bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Dublin.

Belfast to Dublin - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Dublin by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
2h 13m
€15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2h 25m
€15–21
Drive 168.3 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar 168.3 km
1h 45m
€30–43

Belfast to Dublin by train

165Weekly Trains

2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.4 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dublin, 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, Aircoach operates a bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.

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