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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Portobello is to bus which costs €18 - €24 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Portobello is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Portobello?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Victoria Street via Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Portobello?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Portobello. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Dublin Pearse via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Belfast to Portobello?

The distance between Belfast and Portobello is 180 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Portobello without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €20 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Belfast to Portobello, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Portobello bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Belfast to Portobello train from?

Belfast to Portobello train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Portobello?

The best way to get from Belfast to Portobello is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Belfast to Portobello bus arrive?

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

Where does the Belfast to Portobello train arrive?

Belfast to Portobello train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Portobello?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Portobello is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Belfast to Portobello.

Where can I stay near Portobello?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Portobello.

Belfast to Portobello - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 16 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Portobello 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 Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
2h 20m
€21–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
2h 50m
€19–24
Drive 167.4 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Portobello167.4 km
1h 46m
€30–43
Bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Victoria Street16 / ...
3h 23m

Belfast to Portobello by train

211Weekly Trains

2h 20mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.4 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Portobello, IE-D, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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