The average train between Belfast Central Station and Malahide takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast Central Station to Malahide. 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 Malahide. 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 Malahide at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast Central Station to Malahide? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Belfast Central Station station and arriving at Malahide station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Belfast Central Station to Malahide train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast Central Station to Malahide train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Malahide station.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Malahide is 128.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Malahide via Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda in around 2h 51m.