There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Rathvilly by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rathvilly132
4h 55m€28–41Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rathvilly132
5h 13m€24–34Drive 229.4 km
- Drive from Belfast to Rathvilly229.4 km
2h 38m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rathvilly132
5h 22mTrain
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowRe / ...
6h 14m€29–42
Belfast to Rathvilly by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rathvilly is to bus via Dublin which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rathvilly is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Rathvilly. However, there are services departing from Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Rathvilly via Connolly Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Belfast and Rathvilly is 247 km. The road distance is 229.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathvilly without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Belfast to Rathvilly, including transfers.
Belfast to Rathvilly bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Rathvilly is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 13m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 14m.
Belfast to Rathvilly bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Rathvilly is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Belfast to Rathvilly.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rathvilly, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Europa Bus Centre to Rathvilly via The Gresham Hotel and Connolly Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Rathvilly via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Carlow, and Carlow in around 6h 14m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Rathvilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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