The average train between Ireland and Lisburn takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Ireland to Lisburn. 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 Ireland and Lisburn. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ireland is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Lisburn at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Ireland station and arriving at Lisburn station via Portadown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Ireland to Lisburn train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Ireland to Lisburn train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portadown station.
The distance between Ireland and Lisburn is 224.4 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Translink operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown hourly. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route hourly.