The average train between Howth and Belfast takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Howth and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Howth to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Belfast station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Howth to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Howth to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Howth and Belfast is 135 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Translink operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly.