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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kilcoole is to train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kilcoole is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Kilcoole?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kilcoole. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Sea Road via Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel), Woodbrook College and Bray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Belfast to Kilcoole?

The distance between Belfast and Kilcoole is 218 km. The road distance is 199.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Kilcoole without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €21 - €30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Belfast to Kilcoole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Kilcoole bus from?

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

Train or bus from Belfast to Kilcoole?

The best way to get from Belfast to Kilcoole is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €170 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Belfast to Kilcoole bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Belfast to Kilcoole?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Kilcoole is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Belfast to Kilcoole.

Where can I stay near Kilcoole?

There are 129+ hotels available in Kilcoole.

Belfast to Kilcoole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Kilcoole 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 Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Braytrain Ic / ...
4h 7m
€22–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Westland Rowbus 785
4h 24m
€28–164
Drive 199.3 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Kilcoolecar 199.3 km
2h 13m
€36–51
Bus via Woodbrook College
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2. Take the bus from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) to Woodbrook Collegebus E1
4h 53m
€25–30

Belfast to Kilcoole by train and bus

171Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Monteith Park via Dublin Connolly, Bray, and Bray Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Dublin Express operates a bus from Glengall Street to Westland Row hourly. Tickets cost €22–160 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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