There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Straffan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
3h 29m€25–34Bus, line 120 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Straffanbus 120 / ...
4h€7Bus, line 120 bus via Wellington Quay
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Straffanbus 120 / ...
3h 44m€19–24Drive 172.7 km
- Drive from Belfast to Straffancar 172.7 km
2h 2m€33–47
Belfast to Straffan by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Straffan is to bus and line 120 bus which costs €7 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Straffan is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Straffan. However, there are services departing from Belfast Glengall and arriving at Straffan via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Straffan. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Heuston via Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Belfast and Straffan is 207 km. The road distance is 172.7 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Straffan without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Belfast to Straffan, including transfers.
Belfast to Straffan bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Belfast to Straffan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Straffan is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 120 bus via Wellington Quay, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Straffan, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast Glengall to Straffan via The Gresham Hotel and Wellington Quay in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Wellington Quay to Straffan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Connolly Station to Straffan
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Straffan bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast to Straffan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Straffan is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Belfast to Straffan.
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