The average train between Belfast and Balbriggan takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast to Balbriggan. 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 Balbriggan. 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 Balbriggan at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Balbriggan station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Belfast to Balbriggan train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Balbriggan train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Belfast and Balbriggan is 111.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Translink also services this route hourly.