The average train between Dublin and Belfast takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Belfast. 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 Dublin and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin station and arriving at Belfast station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
Dublin to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Dublin and Belfast is 142.1 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Translink also services this route hourly.
