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 41m.

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 to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at RDS Ballsbridge via Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

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 41m.

How far is it from Belfast to RDS Arena?

The distance between Belfast and RDS Arena is 184 km. The road distance is 169 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 41m and costs €16 - €25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m 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 Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre 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 41m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Belfast to RDS Arena bus arrive?

Belfast to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel 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 1067+ hotels available in RDS Arena.

Belfast to RDS Arena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 702 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to RDS Arena 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 1_Gc->Dn
2h 41m
€17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
3h 1m
€19–24
Drive 169 km
1. Drive from Belfast to RDS Arenacar 169 km
1h 46m
€30–43
Bus, line 702 bus
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to RDS Ballsbridgebus 702
3h 5m
€25–29

Belfast to RDS Arena by train and foot

165Weekly Services

2h 41mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.8 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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, 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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