There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2h 43m€17–24Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 52mDrive 167.9 km
- Drive from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaolcar 167.9 km
1h 46m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 5m€19–24
Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol is to train which costs €16 - €24 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Inchicore Library via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol. However, there are services departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Suir Road via Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Belfast and Kilmainham Gaol is 185 km. The road distance is 167.9 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol, including transfers.
Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgh Quay, which costs and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?
Translink operates a train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Dublin Express operates a bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay hourly, and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Belfast to Kilmainham Gaol.
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