What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Skerries?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Skerries is to bus which costs €19 - €21 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Skerries?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Skerries is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Skerries?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Skerries via Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Skerries?

No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Skerries via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Belfast to Skerries?

The distance between Belfast and Skerries is 151 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to Skerries without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Skerries without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €18 - €27.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Skerries?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Belfast to Skerries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Skerries bus from?

Belfast to Skerries bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Skerries train from?

Belfast to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Skerries?

The best way to get from Belfast to Skerries is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €21 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Belfast to Skerries bus arrive?

Belfast to Skerries bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 station.

Where does the Belfast to Skerries train arrive?

Belfast to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Skerries?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Skerries is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Belfast to Skerries.

Where can I stay near Skerries?

There are 129+ hotels available in Skerries.

Belfast to Skerries - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 101 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Skerries 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 Grand Central to DroghedaIc / ...
2h 21m
€19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Skerries33A
3h 39m
€19–20
Drive 144.5 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Skerries144.5 km
1h 33m
€26–37
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Drogheda1 Gc->Dn
2. Take the bus from Drogheda MacBride Station to Peter & Paul Church101 / ...
3h 3m
€23–32

Belfast to Skerries by train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.6 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Skerries, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Translink also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Skerries via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 3h 39m.

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