The average train between Ballsbridge and Belfast takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Ballsbridge 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 Ballsbridge and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballsbridge is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballsbridge to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Ballsbridge station and arriving at Belfast station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Ballsbridge to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Ballsbridge to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Ballsbridge and Belfast is 142.4 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Translink operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly.