The average train between Belfast and Maynooth takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to Maynooth. 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 2 hours between Belfast and Maynooth. 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 Maynooth at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Maynooth station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Belfast to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
The distance between Belfast and Maynooth is 141.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Maynooth via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 13m.