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Belfast, Grand Central Train Station (navigating platforms)

Posted by (Montana, USA) on

Question: How far apart are the platforms at Belfast, Grand Central Train Station? Is it difficult to get through the terminal and ticket gates when transferring platforms? Are the platforms in separate sections of the train station? Hoping to hear from folks that have traveled in and out Grand Central.

We will arrive in Belfast from Portrush/Coleraine on Platform 4 at 12:50 and depart for Dublin on Platform 2 at 13:00. Is 10 minutes enough time to make that transfer? If not, we can take the 14:00 train to Dublin. I’d much rather arrive in Dublin an hour earlier than spend that time in the train station. Any firsthand experience would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Sean

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I was at Belfast Grand Central a couple of times on holiday last year. There are eight platforms all in the same location, with medium-to-long distance bus stands on the other side of the building. All the platforms are dead end so from Platform 4 to Platform 2 you can just walk around the ends of the platform. Ten minutes will be plenty of time if your incoming train isn't delayed. I don't think you have to pass through ticket gates.

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Appreciate the information and tips. I’m feeling much more comfortable about making that 10 min. connection at Grand Central. I also downloaded the Translink app.

Slainte,
Sean

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