The average train between Belfast and Skerries takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast to Skerries. 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 Skerries. 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 Skerries at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Skerries station via Drogheda Macbride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Belfast to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda Macbride station.
The distance between Belfast and Skerries is 113.6 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Translink operates a train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours.