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The average train between Howth and Belfast takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Howth 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.

3h 7m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
2h 50m
£19–28

Howth to Belfast train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Howth and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Belfast at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 41m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 41m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 41m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 41m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 39m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 39m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 18m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Howth to Belfast? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 119.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Translink also services this route hourly.

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