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Belfast to Monkstown, County Dublin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Belfast and Monkstown, County Dublin takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to Monkstown, County Dublin. 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 52m
Duration
189 km
Distance
€28
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
2h 39m
€23–33

Belfast to Monkstown, County Dublin train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Belfast and Monkstown, County Dublin. 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 Monkstown, County Dublin at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 45m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 43m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 43m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 53m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 44m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)9h 27m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 53m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 44m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 53m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 44m • 1 change

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    TranslinkIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 189 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Monkstown, County Dublin, IE-D, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly.

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