The average train between Belfast and Fota Island takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. 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 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 15m • 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 Grand Central station and arriving at Cork station via Dublin Connolly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Belfast to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Belfast and Fota Island is 338.9 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Fota via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 5h 56m.