The average train between Balbriggan and Belfast takes 2h 20m 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 hourly between Balbriggan and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. 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 Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Balbriggan to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
Balbriggan to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Belfast is 111.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Translink also services this route hourly.