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Belfast to Leinster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Belfast and Leinster takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Belfast to Leinster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration
151 km
Distance
€24
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train Ic
2h 10m
€19–28

Belfast to Leinster train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Belfast and Leinster. 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 Leinster at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)9h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)1h 59m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 21m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 4m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 5m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 9m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 9m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 1m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 1m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)1h 59m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 21m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 4m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)1h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Leinster? 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.

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  • Distance: 150.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Leinster, Ireland?

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.

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