The average train between Maynooth and Belfast takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Maynooth 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 Maynooth and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maynooth is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Maynooth station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Maynooth to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
Maynooth to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Maynooth and Belfast is 141.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Maynooth to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 18m.