The average train between Shankill and Belfast takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Shankill 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 Shankill and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shankill is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shankill to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Shankill station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Shankill to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Shankill station.
Shankill to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Shankill and Belfast is 152.5 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Shankill to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 16m.