The average train between Belfast and Ashtown takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast to Ashtown. 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 Belfast and Ashtown. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Ashtown at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Ashtown. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Ashtown station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Belfast to Ashtown train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Ashtown train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Belfast and Ashtown is 138.4 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly.