The average train between Dublin and Holywood Station takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Holywood Station. 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 Holywood Station. 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 Holywood Station at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Holywood Station. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Holywood Station station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Dublin to Holywood Station train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Dublin to Holywood Station train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Dublin and Holywood Station is 147.9 km. The road distance is 189 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Translink also services this route hourly.