The average train between Belfast Central Station and Laytown takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast Central Station to Laytown. 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 Belfast Central Station and Laytown. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast Central Station is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Laytown at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central 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 Belfast Central Station to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Belfast Central Station station and arriving at Laytown station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Belfast Central Station to Laytown train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast Central Station to Laytown train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Laytown is 103.7 km. The road distance is 139 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Translink also services this route hourly.