Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dublin to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dublin and Belfast is 13h 25m. Ships depart from Dublin Port (IEDUB) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dublin and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Dublin Port (IEDUB) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 13h 25m later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, BG Freight, BG Freight and BG Freight.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dublin to Belfast by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dublin to Belfast takes around 7h 17m. Flights depart from Dublin Airport (DUB) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dublin and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and the typical transit time is around 7h 17m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dublin and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dublin and Belfast. Cargo flights depart from Dublin Airport (DUB) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 7h 17m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Dublin to Belfast by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1h 45m to send cargo via road from Dublin and Belfast. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Dublin to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dublin and Belfast by cargo ship is 114 Nautical Miles (211 Kilometres / 131 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Dublin Port (IEDUB) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Dublin to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dublin and Belfast by road is 168 Kilometres (105 Miles) and will typically take around 1h 45m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Dublin to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dublin and Belfast by air is around 231 Kilometres (143 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dublin Airport (DUB) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dublin to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

34kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dublin to Belfast. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Dublin to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

33kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dublin to Belfast. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	ATR 72
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a day	ATR 72
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a day	ATR 72
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 3 / DUBLINRS → BUTTERFLY 2 / IRISHS5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 3 / DUBLINRS → BUTTERFLY 2 / SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 3 / DUBLINRS → BUTTERFLY 2 / DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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