There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Rathgar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Rail
2h 50m€19–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 53m€15–26Drive 169.5 km
- Drive from Belfast to Rathgarcar 169.5 km
1h 48m€30–43Bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 18m
Belfast to Rathgar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rathgar is to bus which costs €14 - €26 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rathgar is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Orwell Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Belfast and Rathgar is 186 km. The road distance is 169.5 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathgar without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €18 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Belfast to Rathgar, including transfers.
Belfast to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathgar is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €18 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €26 and takes 2h 53m.
Belfast to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Rathgar is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Belfast to Rathgar.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathgar, 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 Glengall Street to Burgh Quay hourly. Tickets cost €11–23 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
- €20–28
- 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
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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