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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Belfast is to bus which costs £13 - £120 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Belfast is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Europa Bus Centre. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dublin and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Belfast Grand Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Dublin to Belfast?

The distance between Dublin and Belfast is 112 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £17 - £25.

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

The train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Belfast bus from?

Dublin to Belfast bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Belfast train from?

Dublin to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Dublin to Belfast?

The best way to get from Dublin to Belfast is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £120 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Dublin to Belfast bus arrive?

Dublin to Belfast bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where does the Dublin to Belfast train arrive?

Dublin to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Dublin to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Belfast is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Dublin to Belfast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dublin to Belfast?

Book your Dublin to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1289+ hotels available in Belfast.

Dublin to Belfast - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Belfast 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 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 8m
£17–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2h 30m
£13–120
Drive 104.7 mi
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar 104.7 mi
1h 46m
£26–37

Dublin to Belfast by train

188Weekly Trains

2h 8mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.5 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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