The average train between Belfast and Malahide takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast to Malahide. 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 Malahide. 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 Malahide at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Malahide station via Drogheda Macbride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Belfast to Malahide train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Malahide train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Malahide station.
The distance between Belfast and Malahide is 128.3 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Malahide via Drogheda in around 2h 36m.