What is the cheapest way to get from The Loop to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from The Loop to Dublin is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Loop to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from The Loop to Dublin is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between The Loop and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from The Loop to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Bells House and arriving at Dublin Busáras via Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from The Loop to Dublin?

The distance between The Loop and Dublin is 197 km. The road distance is 168.8 km.

How do I travel from The Loop to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from The Loop to Dublin without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 20m and costs €100 - €130.

How long does it take to get from The Loop to Dublin?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from The Loop to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Loop to Dublin bus from?

The Loop to Dublin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ulsterbus Depot station.

Where does the The Loop to Dublin bus arrive?

The Loop to Dublin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.

Can I drive from The Loop to Dublin?

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop to Dublin is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from The Loop to Dublin.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Dublin.

The Loop to Dublin - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from The Loop to Dublin by taxi, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from The Loop to Portadown
2. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
2h 20m
€103–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Dublin Busáras32
3h 39m
€18–35
Drive 168.8 km
1. Drive from The Loop to Dublin168.8 km
2h 6m
€30–43

The Loop to Dublin by bus

43Weekly Buses

3h 39mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.2 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between The Loop, Northern Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Dublin Busáras every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours.

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