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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Belfast is to bus via The Gresham Hotel which costs £15 - £22 and takes 3h 31m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westland Row and arriving at Glengall Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ireland and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Belfast Great Central via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Ireland to Belfast?

The distance between Ireland and Belfast is 106 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Belfast without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs .

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

The bus from Westland Row to Glengall Street takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Belfast bus from?

Ireland to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Belfast train from?

Ireland to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Ireland to Belfast?

The best way to get from Ireland to Belfast is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Ireland to Belfast bus arrive?

Ireland to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where does the Ireland to Belfast train arrive?

Ireland to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Ireland to Belfast?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Belfast.

Ireland to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Belfast by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Glengall Streetbus 785
2h 35m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2h 39m
£14–22
Drive 104.8 mi
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar 104.8 mi
1h 46m
£26–38
Bus via The Gresham Hotel
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
3h 31m
£15–21

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ireland to Belfast.

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Distance: 105.4 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Dublin Express operates a bus from Westland Row to Glengall Street hourly, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Translink operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly.

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