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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Foynes is to train and bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Foynes is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Foynes?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Foynes. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Foynes via Airport Zone 10, Sarsfield St and Crescent SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Belfast to Foynes?

The distance between Belfast and Foynes is 438 km. The road distance is 357.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Foynes without a car is to train and bus via Tipperary which takes 7h 13m and costs €50 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Belfast to Foynes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Foynes bus from?

Belfast to Foynes bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.

Where does the Belfast to Foynes bus arrive?

Belfast to Foynes bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Foynes?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Foynes is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Belfast to Foynes.

Where can I stay near Foynes?

There are 181+ hotels available in Foynes.

Belfast to Foynes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Belfast to Foynes by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

Train, bus via Tipperary
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Foynesbus 314
7h 13m
€55–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
3. Take the bus from Crescent SC to Foynesbus 314
7h 15m
€52–194
Drive 357.3 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Foynescar 357.3 km
4h 34m
€64–93
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport, taxi
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHD - SNN
2. Take the taxi from Shannon-Airport-SNN to Foynestaxi
7h 11m
€163–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Foynesbus 314
7h 55m
€54–75
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Ctrbus 300
3. Take the bus from Crescent SC to Foynesbus 314
8h 37m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Rathkealebus
7h 32m
€61–217

Belfast to Foynes by train, tram, and bus

51Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.5 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Foynes, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Foynes via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Sarsfield St, and Crescent SC in around 7h 15m.

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