The average train between Dublin and Carrickfergus Castle takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Carrickfergus Castle. 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 Castle. 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 Carrickfergus Castle at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Carrickfergus Castle. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Carrickfergus Castle station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Dublin to Carrickfergus Castle train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Carrickfergus Castle train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Downshire station.
The distance between Dublin and Carrickfergus Castle is 156.7 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Carrickfergus Castle via Belfast Grand Central and Downshire in around 3h 7m.