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

The cheapest way to get from Kilrush to Belfast is to bus and train via Limerick which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilrush to Belfast is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kilrush and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilrush to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Kilrush and arriving at Europa Bus Centre via Ennis Station, Limerick Arthur's Quay and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Kilrush to Belfast?

The distance between Kilrush and Belfast is 297 miles. The road distance is 229.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilrush to Belfast without a car is to bus and train via Limerick which takes 8h 29m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Kilrush to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilrush to Belfast bus from?

Kilrush to Belfast bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilrush station.

Where does the Kilrush to Belfast bus arrive?

Kilrush to Belfast bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ennis Station.

Can I drive from Kilrush to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilrush to Belfast is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Kilrush to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Belfast.

Kilrush to Belfast - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kilrush to Belfast by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Limerick
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1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus 336
2. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
8h 29m
£39–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus 336
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
8h 37m
£41–66
Drive 227.8 mi
1. Drive from Kilrush to Belfastcar 227.8 mi
4h 51m
£55–79
Car ferry to Kerry Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
7h 5m
£50–135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aldi Kilrush to Ennis Friars Walkbus 335
2. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Red Cow Luasbus 300
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
9h 1m
Bus via Cavan
1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus 336
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 51
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 65
4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 270
11h 10m
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SNN - BHD
8h 14m
£78–205

Kilrush to Belfast by bus, train, tram, and foot

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8h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 294.8 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilrush to Europa Bus Centre via Ennis Station, Limerick Colbert Station, Limerick Arthur's Quay, and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 8h 37m.

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