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Ireland to Northern Ireland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ireland and Northern Ireland takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Ireland to Northern Ireland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
2h 38m
£18–27

Ireland to Northern Ireland train times

Trains run hourly between Ireland and Northern Ireland. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ireland is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Northern Ireland at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ireland to Northern Ireland? 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.

Map of how to get from Ireland to Northern Ireland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Ireland and 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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