There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Dunboyne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
3h 25m€24–46Bus, line 70 bus via The Gresham Hotel
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Dunboyne Villagebus 70
3h 49m€19–24Drive 155.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Dunboynecar 155.1 km
1h 45m€28–40Bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
- Take the bus from National Gallery to Dunboyne Villagebus 70
3h 59m€26–149
Belfast to Dunboyne by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dunboyne is to bus and line 70 bus via The Gresham Hotel which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dunboyne is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Dunboyne Village via Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Navan Road Parkway via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Belfast and Dunboyne is 201 km. The road distance is 155.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dunboyne without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €24 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Belfast to Dunboyne, including transfers.
Belfast to Dunboyne bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Belfast to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Dunboyne is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €24 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 70 bus via The Gresham Hotel, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dunboyne, 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 Europa Bus Centre to Dunboyne Village via The Gresham Hotel and Aston Quay in around 3h 49m.
- 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 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Dunboyne Village
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from National Gallery to Dunboyne Village
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Row
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–150
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Dunboyne bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Dunboyne is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Belfast to Dunboyne.
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