The average train between Belfast and Shankill takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to Shankill. 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 Shankill. 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 Shankill at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Shankill station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Belfast to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Shankill station.
The distance between Belfast and Shankill is 152.5 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Shankill via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 2m.