The average train between Dublin and Carrickfergus takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Carrickfergus. 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 Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Carrickfergus station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Dublin to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Carrickfergus station.
The distance between Dublin and Carrickfergus is 156.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Carrickfergus via Belfast Grand Central in around 2h 54m.