There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Rathmines by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2h 44m€19–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
2h 47m€15–26Drive 168.2 km
- Drive from Belfast to Rathminescar 168.2 km
1h 48m€29–42Bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3h 13m
Belfast to Rathmines by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rathmines is to bus which costs €14 - €27 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rathmines is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Military Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Belfast and Rathmines is 184 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €18 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Belfast to Rathmines, including transfers.
Belfast to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathmines is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €18 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €27 and takes 2h 47m.
Belfast to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Rathmines is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Belfast to Rathmines.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathmines, 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 €11–24 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
- €11–24
- 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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