The average train between Arklow and Belfast takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Arklow and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Arklow to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Arklow and Belfast is 200.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 19m.