The average train between Belfast and Fota Island takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast to Fota Island. 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 2 hours between Belfast and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Belfast to Fota Island? 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 to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Fota Island station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Belfast to Fota Island train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Fota Island train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Belfast and Fota Island is 338.9 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Glounthane via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 6h 16m.