There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Portmarnock by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 102 bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21
best- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Portmarnock Village102
2h 58m€19–20Bus, line 102 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Portmarnock Village102
3h 3m€14–34Train
- Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Drogheda1 Gc->Dn / ...
- Take the train from Drogheda to Portmarnock121 / ...
3h 11m€20–29Drive 160.4 km
- Drive from Belfast to Portmarnock160.4 km
1h 41m€29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Portmarnock VillageH2
3h 13m€23–30
Belfast to Portmarnock by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Portmarnock is to bus and line 102 bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 which costs €19 - €21 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Portmarnock Village via Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Great Victoria Street and arriving at Portmarnock via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Belfast and Portmarnock is 179 km. The road distance is 160.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Portmarnock without a car is to bus and line 102 bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 which takes 2h 58m and costs €19 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Belfast to Portmarnock, including transfers.
Belfast to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Belfast to Portmarnock train services, operated by Translink, depart from Great Victoria Street station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Portmarnock is to bus and line 102 bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 which takes 2h 58m and costs €19 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Portmarnock, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Glengall Street to Portmarnock Village via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Great Victoria Street to Portmarnock via Drogheda in around 3h 11m.
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Great Victoria Street to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Portmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Five Lamps to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 station.
Belfast to Portmarnock train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Drogheda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Portmarnock is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Belfast to Portmarnock.
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