The average train between Belfast and Dublin takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast to Dublin. 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 Dublin. 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 Dublin at 11:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belfast station and arriving at Dublin station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
Belfast to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Dublin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Belfast and Dublin is 142.1 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Translink operates a train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours.
