The average train between Belfast and Athy takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to Athy. 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 4 hours between Belfast and Athy. 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 Athy at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Athy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Athy. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Athy station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Belfast to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athy station.
The distance between Belfast and Athy is 191.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Athy via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 14m.