The average train between Balbriggan and Belfast takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Balbriggan 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 every 2 hours between Balbriggan and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Belfast at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Belfast station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Balbriggan to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda Macbride station.
Balbriggan to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Belfast is 111.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Translink operates a train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly.