The average train between Belfast and Arklow takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to Arklow. 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 5 times a day between Belfast and Arklow. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Arklow at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Arklow station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Belfast to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Arklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Belfast and Arklow is 200.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Arklow via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 56m.