The average train between Drogheda and Belfast takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Drogheda to Belfast. 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 3 hours between Drogheda and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Drogheda station and arriving at Belfast station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.
Drogheda to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Drogheda station.
Drogheda to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Drogheda and Belfast is 101.4 km. The road distance is 129 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Translink also services this route hourly.
