What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to RDS Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to RDS Arena is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to RDS Arena?

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

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and RDS Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at RDS Ballsbridge via Merrion Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and RDS Arena?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Sandymount via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Belfast to RDS Arena?

The distance between Belfast and RDS Arena is 184 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to RDS Arena without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to RDS Arena without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €16 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to RDS Arena?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Belfast to RDS Arena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to RDS Arena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Belfast to RDS Arena train from?

Belfast to RDS Arena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast to RDS Arena?

The best way to get from Belfast to RDS Arena is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus via Merrion Square North, which costs €25 - €150 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Belfast to RDS Arena bus arrive?

Belfast to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Westland Row station.

Where does the Belfast to RDS Arena train arrive?

Belfast to RDS Arena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Belfast to RDS Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to RDS Arena is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Belfast to RDS Arena.

Where can I stay near RDS Arena?

There are 700+ hotels available in RDS Arena.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to RDS Arena by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2h 42m
€17–25
Bus via Merrion Square North
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
2h 55m
€25–145
Drive 169.1 km
1. Drive from Belfast to RDS Arenacar 169.1 km
1h 46m
€30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2h 59m
€19–24

Belfast to RDS Arena by train and foot

171Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and RDS Arena, Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Row hourly. Tickets cost €22–150 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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