The average train between RDS Arena and Belfast takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from RDS Arena 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 hourly between RDS Arena and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from RDS Arena is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Sandymount and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from RDS Arena to Belfast. However, there are services departing from RDS Arena station and arriving at Belfast station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
RDS Arena to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
RDS Arena to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between RDS Arena and Belfast is 142.8 km. The road distance is 184 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.