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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Northern Ireland is to bus which costs £10 - £22 and takes 2h 35m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Northern Ireland?

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 Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland?

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

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Northern Ireland without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £10 - £22.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ireland to Northern Ireland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ireland to Northern Ireland train from?

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

Train or bus from Ireland to Northern Ireland?

The best way to get from Ireland to Northern Ireland is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £10 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Ireland to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ireland to Northern Ireland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ireland to Northern Ireland?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Northern Ireland by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Glengall Streetbus 785
2h 35m
£10–22
Train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
2h 39m
£14–22
Drive 104.8 mi
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar 104.8 mi
1h 46m
£26–37
Line 700 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Parade to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 700
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
3h 14m
£20–28

Ireland to Northern Ireland by bus

112Weekly Buses

2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 105.4 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Ireland and Northern Ireland?

Dublin Express operates a bus from Westland Row to Glengall Street hourly. Tickets cost £10–22 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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