There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Fethard by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h 29m€74–103Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Urlingfordbus 858
7h 19m€43–60Drive 314.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Fethardcar 314.1 km
3h 37m€57–83
Belfast to Fethard by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Fethard is to train and bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Fethard is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Fethard. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Thurles via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Belfast and Fethard is 350 km. The road distance is 314.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Fethard without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Belfast to Fethard, including transfers.
Belfast to Fethard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Fethard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Fethard is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Belfast to Fethard.
There are 85+ hotels available in Fethard.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Fethard, IE-TA, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Fethard via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Thurles in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Urlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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