The average train between Belfast and Leinster takes 2h 34m 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.
Trains run hourly 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 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Leinster. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Leinster station via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Belfast to Leinster train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Leinster train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Drogheda station.
The distance between Belfast and Leinster is 174.5 km. The road distance is 151 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.