The average train between Belfast and County Clare takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to County Clare. 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 County Clare. 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 County Clare at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to County Clare? 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 County Clare. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at County Clare station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Belfast to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Belfast and County Clare is 281.7 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Ennis via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick Junction, and Limerick in around 7h 39m.